T'HE, CORPORAT'ION OF T'HE T'OWN OF' GEORGINA THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 (9:00 a.m.)
1. MOMENT OF MEDITATION:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
4. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS AND DEPUTATIONS:
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
6. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
7. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: Pages 1-14 7.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on April 23, 2012 Pages 15-28 7.2 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 7, 2012.
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
9. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
10.1 Matters not subject to individual conflicts
10.2 Matters subject to individual conflicts
11. DEPUTATIONS:
11.1 Cindy McDonald, Station Manager, and Jim Anderson, Supervising Producer for Rogers TV, respecting the broadcasting of Town of Georgina Council and/or Committee of the Whole meetings.
(Advisement: At its meeting held on May 7 th , Council requested a Rogers representative attend this meeting to answer questions)
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12. PRESENTATIONS:
13. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
14. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
15.1 Matters for Routine:
15.2 Matters for Disposition: Pages 29-31 15.2.1 Heather Fullerton of the Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery requesting Council declare the 6 th annual ‘ArtXtreme’ event being held at the ROC facility on Saturday, June 2 nd , a ‘Community Festival Event’. Page 32 15.2.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities respecting membership renewal. Pages 33-34 15.2.3 Lynn Marles of ‘Give a Miracle a Chance’ 2012 Charity Baseball Tournament event requesting Council declare the event a ‘Community Festival Event’ and grant permission to host its annual beer tent at West Park on Saturday, June 16 th , with a rain date of June 23 rd .
(Advisement: Council has declared this event a Community Festival Event and granted permission for an outdoor beer tent for the last several years) Pages 35-38 15.2.4 Mayors Coalition Steering Committee requesting municipalities lend moral support to its causes and join the coalition as registered members. Page 39 15.2.5 Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration requesting nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship by the deadline of July 17, 2012.
(Advisement: In the past, Council has forwarded nomination requests to the Recreation and Culture Department for disposition)
16. PETITIONS:
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS:
17.1 Reports from the Recreation and Culture Department: Page 40 17.1.1 Youth-A-Palooza Event
Report No. RC-2012-0007
Recommendation:
1. That Report No. RC-2012-0007 be received.
2. That Council authorize an exemption from Noise By-law 2003-0075 (PWE-1) during the Youth-A-Palooza event on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pages 41-43 17.1.2 Municipal Cultural Planning Consultant
Report No. RC-2012-0008
Recommendation:
1 That Report RC-2012-0008 be received.
2 That Mayor and Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with Novita Interpares Ltd. for professional consulting services for a municipal cultural plan.
3 That the Purchasing Manager be authorized to issue a purchase order and agreement accordingly in the amount of $41,000.00 not including taxes, for Request for Proposal Contract No. RPC2012-0001 (net expenditure after funding to be $20,500.00, not including taxes).
Pages 44-85 17.1.3 No Smoking By-law
Report No. RC-2012-0009
Recommendation:
1. That Report RC-2012-0009 be received.
2. That Mayor and Council consider implementing further prohibition of smoking measures to include all town owned properties.
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont’d:
or
4. That Mayor and Council consider implementing further prohibition of smoking measures to include all town owned properties with the inclusion of designated smoking areas located a minimum of 20 meters from the entrances of a town building, on properties where directed.
5. That Mayor and Council authorize up to $5,000.00 for the purpose of hiring a smoke free ambassador for a three month period to help promote and educate the public about the new no-smoking by-law (includes promotional materials). Cost to be funded by the savings observed in staff salary dollars due to the Manager of Recreation Services being budgeted for a full year but not yet filled.
17.2 Reports from the Planning and Building Department: Pages 86-111 17.2.1 Request for Servicing Allocation, Camlane Holdings Inc., Grangemuir Developments Inc. and Carness Developments Inc.
Report No. PB-2012-0038
Recommendation:
A. That Report No. PB-2012-0038 be received for information.
B. That Council preliminarily approve the assignment of 162 persons equivalent (56 units) of Keswick Water and Sewer Servicing Allocation to Phase 7 of Plan of Subdivision 19TG-2003-001, subject to the Ontario Municipal Board granting draft approval of the aforementioned plan.
C. That the Clerk forward a copy of Report PB-2012-0038 to Heather Konefat, Director of Community Planning of the Regional Municipality of York.
Pages 112-132 17.2.2 Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region
Report No. PB-2012-0039
Recommendation:
A. That Report PB-2012-0039 be received as information.
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont’d:
B. That the comments prepared by the Region of York for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Water Protection Committee on the draft proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012, contained in Schedule ‘1’ of staff report PB-2012-0039 be endorsed by Council.
C. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report Number PB-2012-009 to the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Water Protection Committee and to Don Goodyear, Risk Management Official at the Regional Municipality of York.
17.3 Reports from the Administrative Services Department : Pages 133-135 17.3.1 Inland Iron & Metals annual request for Exemption from Noise By-law 2003-0075 and Licensing By-law 2002-0169 to allow for loading of two (2) tractor trailers on Sundays and Statutory Holidays
Report No. DAS-2012-0028
Recommendation
1. That Report No. DAS-2012-0028 regarding Inland Iron & Metals request for an exemption from Noise By-law 2003-0075 and Licensing By-law 2002-0169 to allow for loading of two (2) tractor trailers on Sundays & Statutory Holidays be received; and
2. That subject to the execution of the agreement attached to this report, that the Town of Georgina grant exemption to Inland Iron & Metals from Section 3 (2) of Schedule 11 of Licensing By-law No. 2002-0169 (LI-3) and Section 2 (e) (iv) of Noise By-law No. 2003-0075 (PWE-1) to allow two (2) tractor trailers to be loaded on Sundays and Statutory Holidays for a period not to exceed one year from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon.
Pages 136-137 17.3.2 Status of Property Tax Arrears
Report No. DAS-2012-0029
Recommendation:
1. That Council receive Report No. DAS-2012-0029, "Status of Property Tax Arrears” for information purposes.
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont’d:
17.4 Report from the Operations and Engineering Department: Pages 138-145 17.4.1 Road Assumption – Remaining Portion of Kerfoot Crescent i) Landgroup Holdings Inc. Plan of Subdivision 19TG-96002 Registered Plan 75M-3762
Ii) Keswick Metro Development Plan of Subdivision 19TG-2002-001 Registered Plan 65M-3857
Report No. OED-2012-0022
Recommendation:
1. That Report No. OED-2012-0022 be received for information.
2. That Schedule ‘A’ to By-law 94-60 (PWO-2) be further amended to assume the roadways within the Landgroup Development Inc. development, Plan of Subdivision 19TG-96002 and the Keswick Metro Development, Plan of Subdivision 19TG-2002-001 as listed on Table 1 attached.
18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
19. REGIONAL BUSINESS:
20. MOTIONS:
21. NOTICES OF MOTION:
22. OTHER BUSINESS:
23. RECESS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND RESOLVE INTO CLOSED MEETING:
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole Meeting recess at this time and move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to consider:
i) Potential Litigation, Section 239(2)(e), MA; potential litigation regarding Municipal Contract ii) Advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, Section 239(2)(f), MA; update regarding an Ontario Municipal Board appeal iii) Personal matter about an identifiable individual, Section 239 (2)(b), MA; completion of employee probation period CW201209AGN 7 2012-05-22
24. RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING:
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
Monday, April 23, 2012 (9:06a.m.)
1. MOMENT OF MEDITATION:
A moment of meditation was observed.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Mayor gave the roll call and the following Committee members were present:
Mayor Grossi Regional Councillor Wheeler Councillor Davison Councillor Hackenbrook Councillor Smockum Councillor Szollosy
Winanne Grant, Chief Administrative Officer, acted as Deputy Clerk for this meeting.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Committee Members were made aware of a number of community events taking place.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS AND DEPUTATIONS:
The following addendum items were identified as part of the agenda:
4.1 Item 17.2.3- Pages 114 and 115to be replaced 4.2 A correction to the April 2, 2012 Committee of the Whole minutes, Page 5. 4.3 Upper York Sewage Solution Project; Environmental Assessment process underway as Other Business, Item No. 22.1 4.4 South Simcoe County Growth Plan as Other Business, Item No. 22.2 4.5 Delays to the Extension of Highway 404 as Other Business, Item No. 22.3 -2-
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5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Hackenbrook
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0093
THAT THE AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDENDUM ITEMS BE APPROVED:
5.1 ITEM 17.2.3- PAGES 114 AND 115 TO BE REPLACED 5.2 A CORRECTION TO THE APRIL 2, 2012 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES, PAGE 5. 5.3 UPPER YORK SEWAGE SOLUTION PROJECT; ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS UNDERWAY AS OTHER BUSINESS, ITEM NO. 22.1 5.4 SOUTH SIMCOE COUNTY GROWTH PLAN AS OTHER BUSINESS, ITEM NO. 22.2 5.5 DELAYS TO THE EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY 404 AS OTHER BUSINESS, ITEM NO. 22.3
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6. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None.
7. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
Moved by Councillor Davison
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0094
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 2, 2012, BE ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT:
PAGE 5, ITEM 11.2, PARAGRAPH 4, FIRST SENTENCE, THAT THE WORDS 'TO DETERMINE WHETHER' BE INSERTED BEFORE THE WORDS 'THERE HAVE BEEN VIOLATIONS' SO THAT IT NOW READS ' ... STATED THAT STAFF HAVE BEEN MONITORING THE BUSINESS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE HAVE BEEN VIOLATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT ... '
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8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
None.
9. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
The following items were identified for separate discussion:
9.1 Item No. 12.1, presentation by Dave Gordon, Region of York, presenting the Region's Integrated Waste management master Plan Phase 1 Update 9.2 Item No. 15.2, various matters for disposition 9.3 Item No. 17 .1.1, Report No. DES-2012-00-03 entitled 'Citizen Recognition' 9.4 Item No. 22.1, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Upper York Sewage Solution project 9.5 Item No. 22.2, South Simcoe proposed growth plan 9.6 Item No.22.3, delays in the Highway 404 extension
10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
10.1 Matters not subject to individual conflicts
Moved by Councillor Szollosy
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
That the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as 'Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion' be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
Reports:
17.1 Reports from the Director of Emergency Services:
17.1.2 Habitat for Humanity- Residential Sprinklers
Report No. DES-2012-0004
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0095
1. THAT REPORT NO. DES-2012-0004 ENTITLED 'HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS' BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION. -'+-
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10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION cont'd:
17.2 Reports from the Planning and Building Department:
17.2.1 York Region Request for Development Charge Deferral and/or Reduction of Municipal Fees/Charges 97 -unit Affordable Housing Project 15 & 17 The Queensway South, Keswick
Report No. PB-2012-0024
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0096
A THAT REPORT NO. PB-2012-0024 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.
B. THAT YORK REGION'S REQUEST TO PERMIT THE DEFERRAL OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES PERTAINING TO A 97 UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT PROPOSED ON LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 13, CONC. 3 (NG), BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS PARTS 1, 2, AND 3 ON DEPOSITED R. P. 65R-19679 AND ON LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 8 & LOTS 9, 10 AND 11, PLAN 225, BE APPROVED.
C. THAT THE APPROVAL IN B. ABOVE BE IMPLEMENTED BY A BY-LAW AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL AND FURTHER, THAT AN AGREEMENT BE REGISTERED ON TITLE THAT INCORPORATES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4.2 OF REPORT NO. PB-2012-0024 AND ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/TREASURER AND/OR THE TOWN SOLICITOR.
D. THAT THE MAYOR AND CLERK BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE DEFERRAL AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA.
E. THAT THE TOWN SOLICITOR BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY BY-LAW AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGE DEFERRAL AGREEMENT FOR ADOPTION AND EXECUTION WITH THE RESPECTIVE PARTIES.
F. THAT THE CLERK FORWARD A COPY OF REPORT NO. PB-2012-0024 TO MICHAEL BIGIONI, TOWN SOLICITOR, TO ADELINA URBANSKI, COMMISSIONER OF YORK REGION'S COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO TONY MAURO OF TORKES DEVELOPMENT INC. -5-
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10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION cont'd:
17.2.2 Proposed Radio Communication Tower Siting Application Fee and Additional Items Protocol
Report No. PB-2012-0029
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0097
1. THAT REPORT NO. PB-2012-0029 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.
2. THAT THE INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO COMMUNICATION AND BROADCASTING ANTENNA SYSTEMS- CLIENT PROCEDURES CIRCULAR CPC-2-0-03 CONTINUE TO BE USED AS THE TOWN'S RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWER SITING PROTOCOL, WITH THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE '1':
i) APPLICATION FORM ii) SUBMISSION CHECKLIST iii) PUBLIC CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS
3. THAT A RADIO COMMUNICATION TOWER SITING APPLICATION FEE BE ESTABLISHED AT THE SAME RATE AS A MINOR SITE PLAN APPLICATION FEE.
17.2.3 Application for Deeming By-law 2225802 Ontario Inc. (c/o Colleen and Stephen Peroff) 277 The Queensway South
Report No. PB-2012-0030
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0098
1. THAT REPORT NO. PB-2012-0030 BE RECEIVED AS INFORMATION.
2. THAT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL SMITH PLANNING CONSULTANTS; DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORS LTO. ON BEHALF OF 2225802 ONTARIO INC. TO DEEM LOT 27, PLAN 397 NOT TO BE A LOT ON A REGISTERED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 50(3) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 50(4) OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C.P.13, AS AMENDED, BE APPROVED. -6-
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10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION cont'd:
17.2.4 Application for Deeming By-law Murray Victor and Carol Anne McMaster Lots 9 & 10, Registered Plan 302 20 & 22 Blue Heron Drive, Pefferlaw
Report No. PB-2012-0031
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0099
1. THAT REPORT PB-2012-0031 BE RECEIVED AS INFORMATION.
2. THAT THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MURRAY VICTOR & CAROL ANNE MCMASTER TO DEEM LOTS 9 & 10, REGISTERED PLAN 302 NOT TO BE A LOT ON A REGISTERED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 50(3) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 50(4) OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C.P.13, AS AMENDED, BE APPROVED.
3. THAT PRIOR TO THE PASSING OF THE DEEMING BY-LAW, THE OWNER REMOVE THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FROM LOTS 9 & 10, PLAN 302 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ZONING BY-LAW NUMBER 500, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
17.3 Report from the Administrative Services Department:
17 .3.1 Harmony Movement Workshops
Report No. DAS-2012-0020
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0100
1. THAT REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0020 REGARDING HARMONY MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS BE RECEIVED. -7-
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10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION cont'd:
17.4 Report from the Operations and Engineering Department:
17 .4.1 Waste Collection Contract Update
Report No. OED-2012-0015
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0101
THAT REPORT NO. OED-2012-0015 ENTITLED 'WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACT UPDATE' BE RECEIVED.
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10.2 Matters subject to individual conflicts
None.
11. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS:
17.1 Reports from the Director of Emergency Services:
17.1.1 Citizen Recognition
Report No. DES-2012-0003
Steve Richardson, Deputy Fire Chief, provided a brief overview of the events that warrant recognition of this citizen, indicating that Ms. Bryant entered a resident's burning home, assisted the resident out of the premises and contacted the fire department. While Deputy Fire Chief Richardson reiterated that they always recommend that citizens not place themselves in harms' way, Ms. Bryant's actions of that evening do warrant recognition.
Deputy Fire Chief Richardson recommended that Ms. Bryant be awarded a plaque by Town Council in a ceremony similar to the ceremony held in 2011 to recognize the acts of heroism performed during the Dalton Road apartment fire. -8-
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont'd:
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Szollosy
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0102
1. THAT REPORT NO. DES-2012-0003 BE RECEIVED.
2. THAT COUNCIL RECOGNIZES MS. SHERI BRYANT FOR HER ACTIONS.
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12. PRESENTATIONS:
12.1 Dave Gordon, Region of York, presenting the Region's Integrated Waste Management Master Plan Phase 1 Update.
Mr. Dave Gordon provided a brief overview of York Region's Integrated Waste Management Master Plan, which establishes a strategic direction and planning framework for waste management in the Region over the next 25 years. This comprehensive program presents leading edge, integrated waste management solutions that meet the needs of the Region and local municipalities. Regional and local municipal staff has worked collaboratively to develop the terms of reference for the plan. This plan provides an opportunity for the Region and local municipalities to formally identify, assess and document a clear picture of roles and responsibilities, expertise and efficiencies, assists the Region in preparing for Extended Producer Responsibility, enables proactive investing in infrastructure, services and systems, enables the Region to meet the requirements set out in the provincial planning documents and ensures citizen involvement and a transparent decision making approach to waste management.
Mr. Gordon indicated that the project identifier 'SMA4T LIVING' is being used to create familiarity with the project which focuses on the three 'R's' which are 'Reduce, Reuse, Recover' strategies and consists of three phases. Phase 1 is currently wrapping up which looked at current systems and how they performed. In order for the Region of York to determine what tactics they can implement, provincial and federal policies' impact on the three 'R's' were reviewed as well as a review of best practices used throughout the United States and Europe and, in fact, globally.
Mr. Gordon stated that it is important to note that the region-wide waste diversion reached 50% in 2009 and when first tracked was 33%, which shows how participation has grown. This is largely due to the implementation of the green bin program. The Blue Box system shows a cost for York Region of $183.90 per tonne, which is the third least in a comparison of peer groups across the province. -9-
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12. PRESENTATIONS cont'd:
Another large component of the master plan is public consultation and engagement with stakeholders. This included a stakeholder advisory committee (which included companies such as Wal-mart and Canadian Tire), technical working group (contractors, waste haulers, and developers), a citizen panel, idea generating workshops and places and spaces events. Rather than urging participants to come forward to public meetings, the Region went out to the public through events already scheduled such as baseball games and festivals. A telephone polling system, with participation of over 500 residents, was also used. This enabled contact and consultation with those who are unable to get out to events.
Mr. Gordon indicated that in their consultations, the Region found that most people speak to 'at the curb' issues such as the green and blue bin programs but when consulted on packaging initiatives the conversations become very interesting and involved. The concept of leading by example is what the public have indicated they would like to see from the Region.
Mr. Gordon explained that another initiative of the program is the 'Sm4rt Family Makeover' which consists of three families that have been selected to incorporate new waste management changes into their lives that will be monitored on their progress and their achievements. He stated that the integrated partnership model consists of ten partnering communities that will embody a 'one taxpayer' type of attitude and respect the need for autonomy of each community at the same time.
Some of the current challenges, which offer significant future opportunities due to growth, are high-rise multi-residential households, which represent 11% of total households in the Region of York and will grow to 22%. Extended producer responsibility is an opportunity to encourage producers to take responsibility for their products right through to the end life of that product and to ensure additional costs and service levels are minimally impacted for the consumer.
Mr. Gordon explained that Phase 2 of the program should be finalized in June 2012 with strategy sessions taking place during the summer and a projected regional council endorsement in 2013.
Bob Fortier, Operations Manager, took the floor at this time and spoke to long-term waste planning by providing an example of excessive packaging. A pair of golf shoes recently purchased included the box, plastic bags for each shoe, and cardboard shoe inserts. This is an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and retailers to make products with streamlined packaging rather than these excessive packaging costs ultimately transferred to the Town of Georgina, which spends a total of approximately $1,000,000 on curbside collection. Because we pay by the tonne, any effort to reduce this through the product source is a progressive one. -10-
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12. PRESENTATIONS cont'd:
Mr. Gordon indicated that the Region is effecting advocacy efforts with the Minister of Environment as well as participating in the Packaging Association of Canada (www.pac.ca) that looks at packaging reduction. This is a new association whose membership includes brand owners, packagers, manufactures and managers of recycling facilities. As well, there have been improvements to the Waste Diversion Act. In summary, Mr. Gordon noted that one of the proposed key outcomes of the Region's master plan is an advocacy campaign to enable legislation that requires responsible waste disposal.
Moved by Councillor Szollosy
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0103
THAT THE PRESENTATION MADE BY DAVE GORDON, REGION OF YORK, PRESENTING THE REGION'S INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN PHASE 1 (ONE) UPDATE, BE RECEIVED.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
14. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
15.1 Matters for Routine:
None.
15.2 Matters for Disposition:
15.2.1 Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services extending congratulations to the Town of Georgina for completing the mandatory Emergency Management Program elements required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and Ontario Regulation 380/04 for 2011. -11 -
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15. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd:
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Davison
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0104
THAT THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOWN OF GEORGINA FOR COMPLETING THE MANDATORY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ELEMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CIVIL PROTECTION ACT AND ONTARIO REGULATION 380/04 FOR 2011 BE RECEIVED.
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15.2.2 City of Mississauga respecting Hydro One's moratorium on the location of telecommunication antennas on existing hydro infrastructures.
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Szollosy
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0105
THAT THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA RESPECTING HYDRO ONE'S MORATORIUM ON THE LOCATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS ON EXISTING HYDRO INFRASTRUCTURES BE RECEIVED.
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15.2.3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting feedback on its draft (Feed-In Tariff) FIT Program Rules and draft FIT Contract via [email protected].
Moved by Councillor Davison
Seconded by Councillor Szollosy
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0106
THAT THE CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO REQUESTING FEEDBACK ON ITS DRAFT (FEED-IN TARIFF) FIT PROGRAM RULES AND DRAFT FIT CONTRACT BE RECEIVED.
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16. PETITIONS:
None.
18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
19. REGIONAL BUSINESS:
None.
20. MOTIONS:
None.
21. NOTICES OF MOTION:
None.
22. OTHER BUSINESS:
22.1 Upper York Sewage Solution Project; Environmental Assessment process underway
Council was advised of receipt of correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority addressed to a resident advising that the Conservation Authority is conducting its own research regarding the Environmental Assessment for the Upper York Sewage Solution Project.
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Szollosy
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0107
THAT THE TOWN CLERK FORWARD CORRESPONDENCE TO THE LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY TO INQUIRE AS TO WHAT RESEARCH THEIR STAFF HAS CONDUCTED TO DATE CONCERNING THE UPPER YORK SEWAGE SOLUTION PROJECT, WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THEY ARE SEEKING IN REGARDS TO THIS PROJECT AND TO REQUEST THAT THE TOWN OF GEORGINA COUNCIL BE KEPT UP-TO-DATE ON THE FINDINGS OF THEIR RESEARCH
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23. OTHER BUSINESS cont'd:
22.2 South Simcoe County Growth Plan
Council was informed that the proposed plan which outlines the use of advanced water treatment technology has enabled the South Simcoe area to plan for extensive growth. It was suggested that using this same technology, as suggested in the Upper York Sewage System Plan, would be of great benefit to York Region. Harold Lenters, Director, Planning and Building, indicated he had heard there are some existing requirements that stipulate new systems cannot be created but that you can effectively replace them as long as phosphorous is not increased and that the tonnage measurement of phosphorous is the key concern.
22.3 Delays to the Extension of Highway 404
Mayor Grossi informed Council that he has contacted the Minister of Transportation for further information on the reported delays associated with the development of the Highway 404 extension and has received no response to date.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Davison
That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn and move into a Special Council meeting at this time (9:51 a.m.) to deal with the following matters:
i) Roll Call ii) Declarations of Pecuniary Interest iii) Adoption of 2012 Operating and Capital Budget iv) Confirming By-law v) Adjournment
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
Monday, May 7, 2012 (9:00a.m.)
1. MOMENT OF MEDITATION:
A moment of meditation was observed.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Town Clerk gave the roll call and the following Committee Members were present:
Mayor Grossi Regional Councillor Wheeler Councillor Craig Councillor Davison Councillor Hackenbrook Councillor Smockum
3. COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: ' The Committee Members were made aware of a number of community events taking place.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS AND DEPUTATIONS:
None.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Councillor Craig
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0108
THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
Carried ..... -16-
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6. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST:
None.
Mayor Grossi moved forward and dealt with Item No. 17 .2.1 at this time.
17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS:
17.2 Report from the Administrative Services Department:
17.2.1 Canadian Madeira Club Exhibition/Festivals
Report No. DAS-2012-0021
Moved by Councillor Hackenbrook
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0109
1. THAT REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0021 REGARDING CANADIAN MADEIRA CLUB EXHIBITION/FESTIVALS BE RECEIVED.
2. THAT COUNCIL PERMIT A ONE (1) HOUR EXTENSION FROM 10:30 P.M. TO 11:30 P.M. ON SATURDAYS FOR THE APPROVED 2012 EXHIBITION/FESTIVAL LICENCE REQUESTS FROM THE CANADIAN MADEIRA CLUB AT 24120 HIGHWAY#48, BALDWIN
Carried .....
23. RECESS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND RESOLVE INTO CLOSED MEETING:
Moved by Councillor Craig
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
That the members move into a Closed Session at this time (9:1 0 a.m.) to deal with the following matter:
i) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, Section 239(2)(f), MA; regarding an Ontario Municipal Board appeal
Carried ..... -17-
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23. RECESS COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE AND RESOLVE INTO CLOSED MEETING cont'd:
Councillor Davison declared an interest in Item No. 23(i) of the Closed Meeting concerning a development charge appeal as it relates to lots of record because she owns a lot of record; she did not participate in any discussion or vote and left the Council Chambers at this time.
Regional Councillor Wheeler declared an interest in Item No. 23(i) of the Closed Meeting concerning a development charge appeal as it relates to lots of record because he owns a lot of record; he did not participate in any discussion or vote and left the Council Chambers at this time.
Councillor Hackenbrook declared an interest in Item No. 23(i) of the Closed Meeting concerning a development charge appeal as it relates to lots of record because she owns a lot of record; he did not participate in any discussion or vote and left the Council Chambers at this time.
The Council members rose from the Closed Meeting at 10:03 a.m. with the following direction to staff:
That staff and the Town Solicitor be instructed to proceed as directed.
7. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
None.
8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
None.
9. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
The following items were identified for separate discussion:
9.1 Item No. 12.1, presentation by James Pugh regarding the ROC summer operations. 9.2 Item No. 15.2, various matters for disposition 9.3 Item No. 17.1.1, Report No. OED-2012-0018 entitled 'Amendment to the Site Alteration By-law, 29011-0044 (REG-1) 9.4 Item No. 17.2.2, Report No. DAS-2012-0023 entitled '2012 Water and Sewer Budgets and Rates' 9.5 Item No.17.3.1, Report No. RC-2012-0006 entitled 'Former Sutton Public School Steering Committee Update' -18-
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9. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION cont'd:
9.6 Item No. 17.4.1, Report No. CA0-2012-0008 entitled 'Implementation of Communications Plan' 9. 7 Item No. 17.4.2, Report No. CA0-2012-0009 entitled 'Use of Former Police Building at 3184 Baseline Road, Keswick'
10. ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
10.1 Matters not subject to individual conflicts
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Hackenbrook
That the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as 'Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion' be adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
Routine:
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012·0110
THAT THE ROUTINE CORRESPONDENCE BE RECEIVED.
Report:
17.2 Report from the Administrative Services Department:
17.2.3 Town of Georgina- 2012 Property Tax Rates
Report No. DAS-2012-0024
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0111
1. THAT COUNCIL RECEIVE REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0024, "TOWN OF GEORGINA- 2012 PROPERTY TAX RATES";
2. THAT COUNCIL ADOPT THE BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH THE 2012 PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR THE TOWN OF GEORGINA, AT ITS MEETING OF MAY 22, 2012, AS DETAILED IN APPENDIX "A" TO THE BYLAW (ATTACHED).
Carried .....
10.2 Matters subject to individual conflicts
None. -19-
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS:
17.1 Report from the Operations and Engineering Department:
17.1.1 Amendment to the Site Alteration By-law- 2011-0044 (REG-1)
Report No. OED-201-2-0018
Michael Baskerville, Engineering Manager, stated that the site alteration application fee is $300.00. He explained that if the quantity of septic sand was removed from the permit and a property owner is required to bring in 400 to 500 cubic metres of septic sand, it would take the application to the next level requiring environmental work. It could potentially save the property owner between $10,000 and $100,000. The environmental work is important, but is not relevant to the average homeowner and staff is recommending that it be removed from the permit requirement.
Moved by Councillor Davison
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0112
1. THAT REPORT OED-2012-0018 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.
2. THAT A BY-LAW BE PASSED TO AMEND SECTION 4.1 (H) AND SECTION 4.2 OF BY-LAW 2011-0044 (REG-1) BEING A BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE THE REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL, THE PLACING OR DUMPING OF FILL MATERIAL AND THE ALTERATION OF THE GRADE OF LAND IN ALL AREAS WITHIN THE TOWN OF GEORGINA.
Carried .....
17 .3.1 Former Sutton Public School - Steering Committee Update
Report No. RC-2012-0006
Robin McDougall, Director of the Recreation and Culture Department, stated that the study is proposed to come back within six to eight weeks. She noted that the skateboard park as well as the dedicated space for the Georgina Arts Centre would not have to wait for the completion of this feasibility study before moving ahead. She stated that there are various opportunities for funding and a feasibility study is required in order to apply for these funding opportunities. -20-
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont'd:
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Craig
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0113
1 THAT REPORT RC-2012-0006 BE RECEIVED.
2 THAT COUNCIL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS APPROVED BY THE FORMER SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOL STEERING COMMITTEE.
3 THAT COUNCIL ENDORSE THE PROPOSED VISION FOR THE FORMER SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE.
4 THAT COUNCIL APPROVE MOVING FORWARD WITH CAPITAL PROJECT RPC-2 FOR THE SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FEASIBILITY/CONCEPT PLAN AND FACILITY ASSESSMENT.
Carried .....
17.4.1 Implementation of Communications Plan
Report No. CA0-2012-0008
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0114
1. THAT REPORT NO. CA0-2012-0008 ENTITLED 'IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS PLAN' BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
Carried .....
17.4.2 Use of Former Police Building at 3184 Baseline Road, Keswick
Report No. CA0-2012-0009 -21 -
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17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont'd:
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Hackenbrook
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012·0115
1. THAT REPORT NO. CA0-2012-0009 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION; AND
2. THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BE DIRECTED TO IMPLEMENT THE RELOCATION OF STAFF TO THE TOWN-OWNED FACILITY AT 3184 BASELINE ROAD, KESWICK; AND
3. THAT THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL CHANGE BE FUNDED FROM A COMBINATION OF THE CIVIC CENTRE AND FORMER POLICE BUILDING RESERVE FUNDS.
Carried .....
11. DEPUTATIONS:
None.
12. PRESENTATIONS:
12.1 James Pugh, Supervisor of the ROC, presenting the ROC summer operations.
James Pugh, Supervisor of the ROC, stated that the formal opening of the ROC was held on January 1ih with over 1 ,600 participants enjoying the facility. Over 60 new jobs have been established for this facility, noting that the tubing/tobogganing/snowboarding aspects of the facility closed on March 1oth.
Mr. Pugh advised that the majority of the construction on the canteen will be completed by May 11th with installation of cabinetry and kitchen appliances in time for a June 1st opening. A deficiency list is being generated for remaining components of construction. The chalet has minor deficiencies that need to be repaired along with on-going site cleanup, seeding and removal of fencing.
Mr. Pugh explained that the high ropes, rock wall, zip line and bike park elements all require site preparation work by the Parks and Roads Departments including removal of brush and debris, application of topsoil and possibly seeding. He advised that the contractor for the bike park, Sustainable Trails, will be returning on May 151h to complete preparation of the site including reforming dirt jumps and checking for debris, while AECOM will be performing the necessary minor repairs to the splash pad and playground aspects. -22-
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12. PRESENTATIONS cont'd:
Mr. Pugh stated that staff is reviewing resumes and moving forward with interviews for summer operations staff which will include eight canteen staff, one kitchen supervisor, four bike park staff and one maintenance lead.
Patty White, Special Events Programmer with the Recreation and Culture Department, explained that the Aerial Park Programming consists of high ropes, low ropes, zip line and rock climbing wall. The program structure will include pre-booking for private/corporate groups, school groups and birthday parties and use of elements can be tailored to the individual needs of each booking group. Pay-as-you-go will also be available for the zip line and rock wall.
Ms. White explained that additional programming includes mountain biking, tennis, summer camps and beach volleyball and will all be open to the public as of June 1'\with a showcase on June gth from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Mr. Pugh stated that the former snowmobile trail located to the east of the property will be open for walking and hiking. He explained that the level of water in both ponds cannot be adjusted, but they could be blocked off and pumped out if necessary.
Mr. Pugh stated that the playground is open for use and that deficiencies are minor in nature. The entire facility is to be open to the public on June 1' 1 and functionality will be tested this week. He noted that as the standing water is minimal in the splash pad element, it could essentially be opened as no staff is required to be present during use. He also noted that the canteen is the sole facility for food and refreshments.
Dan Pisani, Director of Operations and Engineering, stated that the Town has an agreements with the Lake Simcoe Soccer Club that the club will run the canteen located to the north of the Civic Centre building forth is year only. The Town will then take over its operation and will be the sole supplier for 2013 and onward.
Robin McDougall, Director of Recreation and Culture, stated that staff is currently working on promotional pieces for the summer schedule. They will be distributed to the schools, to the York Region Tourism website and to other municipalities, will be posted on the Town website and social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and posted on the Town page in the local newspaper.
Mayor Grossi extended Council's congratulations to staff for all the work they have done. -23-
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12. PRESENTATIONS cont'd:
Moved by Councillor Hackenbrook
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0116
THAT THE DEPUTATION MADE BY JAMES PUGH, SUPERVISOR OF THE ROC, AND PATTY WHITE, SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAMMER, RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT, PRESENTING THE ROC SUMMER OPERATIONS AND SCHEDULE, BE RECEIVED.
Carried .....
17. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS cont'd:
17.2 Report from the Administrative Services Department:
17.2.2 2012 Water and Sewer Budgets and Rates
Report No. DAS-2012-0023
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0117
THAT REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0023 ENTITLED '2012 WATER AND SEWER BUDGETS AND RATES' BE DEFERRED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 14, 2012.
Carried ....
13. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION:
14. PUBLIC MEETINGS:
None. -24-
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15. COMMUNICATIONS:
15.1 Matters for Routine:
15.2 Matters for Disposition:
15.2.1 Official response from the Minister of Health and Long Term Care to MPP Bob Bailey's petition concerning Lyme Disease.
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0118
THAT THE OFFICIAL RESPONSE FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND LONG TERM CARE TO MPP BOB BAILEY'S PETITION CONCERNING LYME DISEASE BE RECEIVED.
Carried .....
15.2.2 Township ofWainfleet requesting support of its by-law prescribing a minimum setback distance for the construction of all industrial wind turbines for health and safety reasons.
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0119
THAT TOWN COUNCIL ENDORSE THE TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET'S POSITION PRESCRIBING A MINIMUM SETBACK DISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL INDUSTRIAL WIND TURBINES OR WIND TURBINE GENERATORS AND THAT ANY SUCH CONSTRUCTION SHALL ALSO PROVIDE INDEMNIFICATION FOR ANY LOSS OF PROPERTY VALUE OR ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECT THEREFROM TO THE EXTENT OF 100%.
Carried ..... -25-
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15. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd:
15.2.3 Oxford County requesting support of its position demanding a moratorium on future landfill construction or approval pending a full review of various issues.
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Hackenbrook
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0120
THAT CORRESPONDENCE FROM OXFORD COUNTY REQUESTING SUPPORT OF ITS POSITION DEMANDING A MORATORIUM ON FUTURE LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION OR APPROVAL PENDING A FULL REVIEW OF VARIOUS ISSUES BE RECEIVED.
Carried .....
15.2.4 Rogers TV requesting approval to broadcast Town of Georgina Council and/or Committee meetings.
Winanne Grant, Chief Administrative Officer, explained that video would be provided to the Town after each meeting for its use and records retention. She noted that this archiving would be solely for Town purposes, not public purposes, so no discussion has taken place as to how video would be provided versus what is currently being provided.
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Craig
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0121
THAT CORRESPONDENCE FROM ROGERS TV REQUESTING APPROVAL TO BROADCAST TOWN OF GEORGINA COUNCIL AND/OR COMMITTEE MEETINGS BE RECEIVED AND THAT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM ROGERS TV BE REQUESTED TO MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE MAY 22N° COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY HAVE.
Carried ..... -26-
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15. COMMUNICATIONS cont'd:
15.2.5 Keswick High School requesting an exemption from the noise by-law from 12:00 noon on Friday, May 25th to approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 261h during its annual Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life event being held on school grounds on Friday, May 25th from 12:00pm (noon) to 12:00am (midnight).
Moved by Councillor Davison
Seconded by Councillor Craig
RESOLUTION NO. CW-2012-0122
THAT TOWN COUNCIL GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM NOISE BY-LAW NO. 2003-0075 (PWE-1) TO PERMIT THE PLAYING OF MUSIC AND THE RUNNING OF GENERATORS DURING THE KESWICK HIGH SCHOOL'S 4TH ANNUAL 'RELAY FOR LIFE' EVENT TO BE HELD FROM NOON ON FRIDAY, MAY 25TH TO 1:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY, MAY 26TH ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS AND THAT THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT BE ADVISED OF THE EVENT.
Carried .....
16. PETITIONS:
None.
18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
19. REGIONAL BUSINESS:
None.
20. MOTIONS:
None.
21. NOTICES OF MOTION:
None.
22. OTHER BUSINESS:
None. -27-
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Moved by Councillor Craig
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
That the Committee of the Whole meeting recess and that Members move into a Special Council meeting at this time (11 :03 a.m.).
Carried .....
The Committee members resumed the Committee of the Whole Meeting at this time (11 :20 a.m.).
23. RECESS COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE AND RESOLVE INTO CLOSED MEETING:
Moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler
Seconded by Councillor Smockum
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting recess at this time (11 :20 a.m.) and move into a closed meeting pursuant to Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to consider:
ii) Potential Litigation, Section 239 (2)(e), MA; potential litigation regarding municipal contract
iii) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, Section 239(2)(f), MA; regarding a legal opinion regarding policy interpretation
iv) Personal matter about an identifiable individual, Section 239(2)(b), MA; completion of employee probationary period
Carried .....
24. RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING:
The Committee Members rose from the Closed Meeting at this time ( 12:26 p.m.) with the following direction to staff:
ii) Potential Litigation, Section 239 (2)(e), MA; potential litigation regarding municipal contract
Direction was given to staff to discuss the issue with all parties concerned in order to find a solution and report back to Council. -28-
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24. RISE AND REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING cont'd:
iii) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, Section 239(2)(f), MA; regarding a legal opinion regarding policy interpretation
Direction was given to the Chief Administrative Officer to deal with the issue and if all parties concerned are in agreement, to continue with the process.
iv) Personal matter about an identifiable individual, Section 239(2)(b ), MA; completion of employee probationary period
Direction was given to the Human Resources Manager to gather the relevant information, continue with the process and bring all information to the closed session following the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 22, 2012.
25. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Councillor Smockum
Seconded by Councillor Craig
That the meeting adjourn at this time (12:34 p.m.).
Carried ..... -29-
149 HighS!:, .Box H~5 Sutt!On ·ON, 905-722-9587 gcccg.com [email protected]
To the Town of Georgina Thursday, April 19th, 2012.
On Saturday, June 2"d, 2012 the Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery is presenting the 5th Annual "ArtXtreme" event and it is being held at the ROC facilities.
We have secured the area by contract with the Town of Georgina Recreation, Parks & Culture Department and must now request an Agency Letter of Approval in order to apply for a "Special Occasion" Liquor Permit.
The bar area will be located in the chalet and on the chalet's patio area with a fenced perimeter and security at the entrance/exits at all times. Alcohol will be limited to this area only and not allowed anywhere else on the property.
Mr. James Pugh, Facility Supervisor for the ROC, has provided the following square footage measurements for the chalet usage.
"The usable space (main seating area) of the ROC chalet is 2,400 sq ft and the south Patio is 33'x1 06' feet (3,498 sq ft) ."
The ArtXtreme Committee is erecting fencing approximately 15ft past the edge of the patio in order to allow for tables and chairs to be set up inside the fenced area. This allows for another 1590 sq. ft.
In total, the space within the fenced boundaries for the bar area will be 7,488 sq. ft.
1 have also provided an initial site map of the event area.
Please contact me with any concerns or questions at 905-722-9587 or via email at [email protected]. t I
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From: FCM Member Services [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:24PM To: Winanne Grant Subject: FCM Renewal - Town of Georgina
Dear Head of Council and Council Members:
The Regional Municipality of York has renewed its membership in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for 2012-2013. This membership pays for all of the municipalities located within its region, including your municipality.
Your membership will allow FCM to project a strong, united voice as we advocate on key issues in Ottawa and strive to preserve and build on the gains we have worked sp hard to achieve for the Town of Georgina and all Canadian municipalities.
If you have not done so already, please visit our website's login area where you can subscribe to our newsletters, as well as access the FCM member benefits available to you and the staff within your municipality.
For complete information on our benefits and services, visit www.fcm.ca/membership or contact FCM Member Services at 613-907-6273 or [email protected].
Again, thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Berry Vrbanovic Brock Carlton President, FCM Chief Executive Officer, FCM
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Supporting Children with Special Needs 85 Elizabeth Street Sutton, Ontario LOE lRO Telephone: 1-877-603-9991 www:giveamiracleachance.com
May 5, 2012
Mayor Robert Grossi Council of Georgina
Dear Mayor Grossi:
Subject: 2012 Charity Baseball Tournament Event
Give A Miracle A Chance reaches out to children challenged with all exceptional needs. Our goal bas always been to get every child with Special Needs to the extreme of what they are capable of doing. Our organization is hosting our 2012 Charity Mixed Slo-Pitch baseball tournament at West Park in Keswick, Ontario on June 16, 2012 and June 23, 2012 as a rain date. The event carries tradition of supporting our Special Needs kids with all net proceeds offering fmancial assistance for the much needed therapies they need. The goal is to get every child with Special Needs to the extreme of what they are capable of doing and to give rise to awareness, education and knowledge of the struggles that children with disabilities and their families are challenged with.
We would like to cordially request to host our annual beer tent at our outdoor event which alcohol will be served. Together with our sponsor, as in past events, ''The Udora-Leaksdale Lions Club" provides the required insurances', licenses' and permits ensuring all regulations are abided by. All the necessary documentation will be forwarded to your office upon completion. Our sponsor is also providing a Smart Serve Team in support of the event.
If the Council of Georgina could provide confrrmation of approval to proceed with our Beer Tent at your earliest convenience it would be of great assistance in moving forward. Upon final confirmation arrangements will be made to formalize the signing and payment of the appropriate permits, proof of insurance from the Udora-Leaksdale Lions Club and G.A.M.E. as well as any other required documents.
Please find noted below, an appendix, itemizing the requests from our organization, noted venues and other measures we have taken for your review and approval.
Our tournament can only be a success with the support of sponsors like you. With your kind support, we will be able to help our Special Needs kids receive the help they need. Please contact Ms. Lynn Maries at [email protected] or calll-877- 603-9991, ext. I with any questions and we will be happy to provide you with any further knowledge about our foundation, and I encourage you to visit our website at www.giveamiracleachance.com.
Sincerely,
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Lynn Maries Executive Director
85 Elizabeth Street Telephone: 416·603-9991 www.giveamiraclcachance.com Sutton, ON LOE lRO Facsimile 416-603-9991 Charitable #82458 3017 RROOOI -34-
SuppDttlng Children with Special Needs 85 Elizabeth Street Sutton, Ontario LOB lRO Telephone: 1-877-603-9991 www:giveamiracleachance.com
Addendum 2012 Charity Slo-Pitcb Mixed Baseball Tournament Scheduled Dates: • June 16,2012 and June 23,2012, rain date. • This event will not require the use ofthe lights.
Security • Two off duty officers from the Yark Regional Police Association will provide the appropriate security measures to ensure the compliance of the performance of the beer tent and the overall tournament.
First Aid Team • Our organization is providing a qualified team of individuals who hold and maintain their First Aid and CPR certificates.
Beer Tent • Pending approval the event will be hosting a beer tent in which alcohol will be served. Together with our sponsor "The Udora-Leaksdale Lions Club" all required insurances, licenses' and permits and regulations are abided by. All the necessary documentation will be forwarded to your office upon completion. • Our Sponsor is providing a Smart Serve Team in support of this event.
Outside Vendors and/or Associations • Our organization has no intention to have outside vendors or associations or have any indicated they are interested in supporting this event. However, if this should occur your office will be notified to ensure that they are registered accordingly, as well, any interested vendors or association will be advised by our organization to contact your office directly for further instruction.
Portable Washrooms • It is understood that there are a few portable washrooms presently on site, however, we anticipate that one (I) additional one will be required, which the costs will be accrued by our organization. Due to the nature of the participants with special needs participating we will require one handicap portable toilet which I would cordially request the Town to provide.
York Region Health Unit • Our organization will be obtaining approvals from the York Region Health Inspector to proceed with the organization of our barbeque lunch and pancake breakfast venues. • A letter of confirmation of approval to proceed by the Health Unit will be forwarded to your office directly upon completion.
Garbage and Blue Box Disposal and Dispensers • Additional garbage cans and blue boxes will need to be provided to ensure that there are sufficient dispensers to gather and store the garbage and recyclable materials. Additional garbage bags will also be necessary. • Our organization would like to request the Town of Georgina deploy staff to assist in managing full garbage bags and blue boxes and dispensing of them.
85 Elizabeth Street Telephone: 416-603-9991 www.giveamiracleachance.com Sutton, ON LOE IRQ Facsimile 416-603-9991 Charitable #82458 3017 RROOOI -35- Mayors Coalition Mayors Coalition for Affordable c/o John Less if Town ofTillsonburg Sustainable 200 Broadway Accountable Tillsonburg, ON Policing N4G SA7
May 10,2012
Good day Mayor Grossi,
The Mayors Coalition is gaining fast ground on this extremely important topic. Beyond the Policing taskforce that was developed two months ago, we now see the following new committees being formed: The Future of Policing Advisory Committee, this committee is designed to provide a forum for the follow up on key issues and in particular, the review of police services. The Committee will also oversee six different subcommittees which will review: crime prevention, law enforcement, assistance to victims of crime, public order maintenance, emergency response, and administration and infrastructure. And secondly, an OPP Costing Project Team has been created. This team is dedicated to improving the transparency and accountability of municipal costs in communities policed by the OPP. All of these things are a result of the fact that the High Cost of Policing topic, while difficult, perhaps unpalatable for some, had to occur and must continue to occur.
The above activities will certainly allow us to better understand our police bills, and that is important, however the conversation still needs to turn to how we reduce those policing bills and the Mayors Coalition remains focussed on the financial aspect.
What is it we are looking to achieve?
It is one of two things, a true partnership with the Province or if not, have the Province take onlOO% of the taxation for OPP Policing services.
To understand in which direction we are headed we are asking the following:
1. Is the Province interested in a true partnership where municipalities have some control over our costs? 2. If yes, can we develop a working group to delve into the weeds with our new municipal control and make changes? 3. If not, will you take collection for services right out of the municipal levy where it no longer belongs?
Why are we pursuing this in light of the Ministries task force in which AMO is participating? Simply put, the task force is not allowed to speak to the items of true and meaningful significance. The Minister has clearly stated they cannot speak to or address:
• The province-wide model for developing municipal police costs; • The adequacy standards and/or other legislative or regulatory requirements for policing; • The policy or practice for collective bargaining with the OPPA.
As elected municipal officials we are fiscally accountable to our citizens and accountable to look after all levels of our community. We need to protect Seniors and the less fortunate in our communities from the over burdening taxation, we need to deliver 100% of mandated services, at affordable price points, -36-
we need to protect our local business and industries from undue taxation causing them to close their doors or layoff our citizens, we need to deliver programs for our youth. Our ability to deliver these programs are crippled by the rising costs of Policing.
To accomplish the above we have a 3 phase plan that would see the following unfold:
Phase One
• Develop a comprehensive stakeholder map
• Prepare key messages for meetings with stakeholders
• Canvass key stakeholders
• Gather intelligence at Queen's Park
• Analyze primary information
• Deliver report assessing the prospects for achieving needed changes and the most approach for moving forward.
Phase Two
• Continue to gather intelligence and interact with government and opposition members
• Continue to conduct government outreach and meetings
If we choose to go with a more public campaign,
• Develop key messages for public education campaign
• Outreach to key decision makers
• Develop 'constituency of supporters'
• Designate priority targets for engagement based on Phase One activity
• Designate key regional spokespeople
• Design a consistent narrative for use with media
• Create opportunities to engage with Queen's Park influencers and policymakers
• Creation of materials, media lists, stakeholder list, fact sheets and construct a bilingual media toolkit -37-
• Deliver a report measuring and assessing the impact of the public campaign against our stated goals, along with recommendations for future action
Phase Three
• Continue to communicate with stakeholders and influencers
• Continue to monitor media
• Provide stakeholders with updated information
We trust you share our vision and commitment. Please consider supporting our effort in one of two ways:
1. Financial support of $1,000 (recognizing tight times, less is acceptable) 2. Moral support via joining the coalition as registered member of the Mayors Coalition for Affordable, Sustainable, Accountable Provincial Policing.
Please find attached a coalition membership form and invoice for your convenience,
Thank you so much for your ongoing support,
Mayors Coalition Steering Committee Cochrane Mayor Peter Politis Arnprior Mayor David Reid Penetanguishene Mayor Gerry Marshall Parry Sound Mayor Jamie McGarvey Norfolk Mayor Dennis Travale Tillsonburg Mayor John Lessif -38-
Mayors Coalition Mayors Coalition for Affordable c/o John Lessif Sustainable Town ofTillsonburg 200 Broadway Accountable Tillsonburg, ON Policing N4GSA7
May 10,2012
Mayor Robert Grossi Town of Georgina
Quantity Description Unit Price Total
1 Fee to assist in operating costs as describe in $1000,00 $1000.00 correspondence dated May 10 ,2012
~1000.00
Please submit payment to:
Director of Finance Town ofTillsonburg 200 Broadway Tillson burg, ON N4G SA7 -39-
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May, 2012
Re : Ontario Medal For Good Citizenship
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to let you know that nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship are now being accepted.
Established in I 973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians who, through exceptional, long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to community life.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REPORT RC-2012-0007
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF MAY22, 2012
SUBJECT: YOUTH·A·PALOOZA EVENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 THAT REPORT RC-2012-0007 BE RECEIVED.
2 THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AN EXEMPTION FROM NOISE BY-LAW 2003- 0075 (PWE-1) DURING THE YOUTH-A-PALOOZA EVENT ON SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012 FROM 10 A.M.- 3 P.M.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation and Culture Department would like to host music entertainment for their Youth A-Palooza event on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Georgina Ice Palace from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. outside in the rear parking lot. This event includes set up and sound check. Staff respectfully request an exemption from the Noise By-Law so that the event will be compliant with Town By Laws.
By-Law 2003-0075 (PWE-1) 2(b)(xii) operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices Incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers, and Intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound;
If approved, communication will be delivered to the homes that directly back on to the Ice Palace parking lot.
CONCLUSION
THAT Council approves recommendation 2.
Recommended by: Approved by:
Robin McDo all, B.A. KINE, DPA Winanne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Director of Recreation and Culture Chief Administrative Officer -41-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REPORT RC2012-0008
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL CULTURAL PLANNING CONSULTANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
1 THAT REPORT RC2012-0008 BE RECEIVED.
2 THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NOVITA INTERPARES LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A MUNICIPAL CULTURAL PLAN.
3 THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER AND AGREEMENT ACCORDINGLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,000.00 NOT INCLUDING TAXES, FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONTRACT NO. RPC2012-0001. (NET EXPENDITURE AFTER FUNDING TO BE $20,500.00 (NOT INCLUDING TAXES).
BACKGROUND
Request for Proposal RPC2012-001, Professional Services Municipal Cultural Plan, closed on January 20, 2012.
In response to the RFP, five proposals were received from the following firms:
1. Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts (ICCA), Hamilton 2. AuthentiCity/Millier Dickinson & Blais (A/MOB), Toronto 3. Novita lnterpares Limited, Toronto 4. DC Slade Consultants Inc., Collingwood 5. MMM Group Limited, Mississauga
The Cultural Planning Steering Committee - comprised of Municipal staff, business owners, cultural professionals and residents, evaluated each of the five proposals using a standard evaluation form. Five submissions were shortlisted to three: ICCA, A/MOB and Novita. The proposals were evaluated on the qualifications/expertise of the company, staffing qualifications/expertise, project understanding, approach and methodology and the financial offer. -42-
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After the presentations and a question-answer period, the Committee adjourned and then met again on Friday, February 10th, at which time Novita was chosen as the successful consultant to develop Georgina's first Municipal Cultural Plan.
Novita lnterpares Ltd. has been developing community plans based on cultural assets for nearly forty years. Founded in 1972, they are one of Canada's longest-standing cultural consulting firms with expertise in cultural development, tourism, and the economic impact of cultural institutions and resources. Within the last few years, they have worked on the following cultural plans:
• Centre Wellington • Town of Newmarket • City of Mississauga • City of Barrie • Township of Minden Hills
PROJECT WORK PLAN
Internal Municipal Engagement; workshop mu staff and Council External Community Engagement; targeted with stakeholders
Review Plan with Steering Committee, senior municipal staff, Council and public; circulate Draft Plan on website and other media channels for
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FINANCIAL
The total cost of this project is $41 ,000.00, half of which will be paid for by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport through the Creative Communities Prosperity Fund. The Municipality will cover the remaining cost as per pre-budget Council approval given on November 7, 2011
CONCLUSION
THAT Council approves recommendation 2 and 3.
Recommended by:
Phil Rose-Donahoe, B.A.Hons., MMSt Robin McDoug I, B.A. INE, DPA Manager of Culture Services Director of Recreation and Culture
Approved by:
Winanne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Chief Administrative Officer -44-
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REPORT RC-2012-0009
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, MAY 22,2012
SUBJECT: NO SMOKING BY-LAW
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. THAT REPORT RC-2012-0009 BE RECEIVED.
2. THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING FURTHER PROHIBITION OF SMOKING MEASURES TO INCLUDE ALL TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES.
OR
3. THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING FURTHER PROHIBITION OF SMOKING MEASURES TO INCLUDE ALL TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES WITH CERTAIN FACILITIES OFFERING EXEMPTIONS FOR LICENSED EVENTS.
OR
4. THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING FURTHER PROHIBITION OF SMOKING MEASURES TO INCLUDE ALL TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES WITH THE INCLUSION OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 20 METERS FROM THE ENTRANCES OF A TOWN BUILDING, ON PROPERTIES WHERE DIRECTED.
5. THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL AUTHORIZE UP TO $5,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING A SMOKE FREE AMBASSADOR FOR A THREE MONTH PERIOD TO HELP PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEW NO-SMOKING BY-LAW {INCLUDES PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS). COST TO BE FUNDED BY THE SAVINGS OBSERVED IN STAFF SALARY DOLLARS DUE TO THE MANAGER OF RECREATION SERVICES BEING BUDGETED FOR A FULL YEAR BUT NOT YET FILLED.
Background
Through a phased in approach, the Town of Georgina has been able to move progressively forward to making Georgina's Outdoor Spaces smoke-free. With support from local sport organizations, the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee and York Region Health Department, the Town developed and approved phases of smoke-free implementation. -45-
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In May 2009, Council approved that the Civic Centre Soccer Pitches were to be smoke-free. Adding to that in July 2011, Council approved the addition of The ROC facility and the prohibition of smoking within 10 metres of all Town owned/operated sports fields, playgrounds, splash pads and skateboard park. Most recently on April 16, 2012, Council passed a new By Law prohibiting smoking in/on all Town owned and operated beaches and parks.
As requested by Council on March 5, 2012 via resolution CW-2012-0068, the final phase was to be reviewed and public consultation was to be collected on the consideration of prohibiting smoking on all Town properties.
In the review, the City of Barrie and City of Ottawa were specifically looked at due to their more complete No-Smoking By-Law. The City of Barrie prohibits smoking on all properties owned and occupied by the City. However, they also provide an exemption by permitting smoking in Designated parking areas, identified in their By-Law. The City of Ottawa has recently passed a By-Law that prohibits smoking in all outdoor areas on Municipal properties (Appendix 1). They also implemented a phased in approach for enforcement where there was a 'warning phase' for three months (not issuing penalties) enabling the opportunity to provide public education and awareness campaigns. The campaign will help ensure all Ottawa residents and tourists are aware of the new regulations.
Pubiic consultation has taken place over the last three months in various formats. We have utilized the support of our Youth Engagement Committee to provide some of the public consultation and to gather information.
• March- May 2012
o No-Smoking Survey (collection Apri117- May 7, 2012) • Posted on Town website, The ROC website, available in paper copy at Ice Palace, Georgina Gym, Sutton Youth Centre, Georgina Leisure Pool, Libraries, Club 55, Civic Centre • Survey was also mass emailed to all Georgina Minor Hockey members and to all Georgina Skating Club members along with a mass email sent from the Recreation and Culture database (includes regular facility permit holders and program participants). • Survey and promotion at Our Lady of the Lake Health Fair • Survey and promotion at Georgina Home Show o Youth Engagement Committee • 'Butt' Patrol - student volunteers from the committee, did a collection exercise, where they collected as many 'butts' as they could find on the Ice Palace property on two different occasions (two weeks apart). In both cases, they collected over 1 ,200 butts. • Face-to-face survey collection at the Ice Palace (during hockey and figure skating times). -46-
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o Other promotion of By-Law • ROC Facebook • ROC Twitter • By-Law Department provided copies to distribute o 'PLAY LIVE BE TOBACCO FREE'- www.playlivebetobaccofree.com • Connected with this organization to help promote the Town of Georgina's afiliation with Tobacco-Free Outdoor Recreation. • logo and hyperlink to playlivebetobaccofree website has been included on ~ The ROC website, ROC facebook and all promotional print material for The ROC o Future public education opportunities "' • March Break at The ROC, March Break Camps, Summer Parking Passes, Pay & Display Park Passes, Summer Camp T-Shirts, Canada Day, etc.
No-Smoking Survey Results (Appendix 2)
The overall feedback received from the public consultation has been in favour of approving the addition of all Town Properties to the No-Smoking By-Law. The No-Smoking survey ended on May 7, 2012, with a total of 943 respondents.
• 82% of the respondents were in favour of No-Smoking on Town properties. • 18% of the respondents were against the proposal of No-Smoking on Town properties. o 414 provided written feedback (44%) (Appendix 3): • There were both positive and negative comments made about this recommendation. • Those that were against it (107 written responses); felt this is taking the no-smoking prohibition too far. Most felt that there should be at least a designated area. • Those that were in favour (307 written responses); felt this was in a positive direction, protecting our children from health risks and poor image/role models. Most felt that it was a step in the right direction, setting an example for other municipalities.
Additional comments expressed the suggestion of providing designated smoking areas further away from entrances, allowing smoking in parking lots, or consider an exemption for facility rentals (i.e. weddings, socials, etc.). Some were concerned about enforcement. -47-
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Health and Environment Implications
The health risks associated with smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke have been reviewed in the previous report RC-2012-0002. There was some debate about the health risks following the last report, however with the presentations made by Janice Hodgson, Canadian Cancer Society and Michael Perley, Director for the Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco at the Council meeting on April 16, 2012, it is evident that there are direct health risks to second-hand smoke and to the environment from the cigarette butts that wash down our street drains and get into our lake and rivers.
In addition, there is a significant amount of support for removing cigarette smoking from the influences of children with the intention of de-normalizing the attitudes around smoking in general. Children are more easily influenced by what they see and hear at a young age andtherefore, if those stimuli are removed or reduced during that stage of life, there is a chance children will be less likely to take up smoking as they become an adult.
For many reasons, Hospitals and Schools have implemented a no-smoking ban on their properties. Those organizations are mandated to promote health and well-being and yet smoking contradicts that mandate. Also, the negative influence smoking has over children and finally, the effects of second hand smoke contributed to their full property bans
Signage
Through the approval of the above recommendations of this Report, staff will proceed with creating the revised By-Law for Council approval and install the appropriate signage at all sites affected by the No-Smoking By-Law.
Departmental Impact
By-Law Enforcement, Recreation and Culture along with Facilities and Parks Division will work together to provide public education, help communicate the message and through By-Laws handle any enforcement where violations take place.
Considerations
Licensed Events: Taking into consideration the feedback from survey respondents regarding an exemption for facility rentals, the extension of the No-Smoking By-Law, if passed, may affect revenue on licensed events. For example, in 2011, there were a total of 156 licensed events hosted in Town facilities, totaling over $42,000 dollars in revenue. Some renters may not consider the Town of Georgina's facilities if they are not permitted to smoke on the property.
Facilities impacted: Recreation and Culture Department's focus is to help improve and encourage healthy, active lifestyles, therefore, hoping to remove smoke from 'recreational spaces' (arenas, parks, pools, beaches, sports fields, splash pads, etc.). Passing this report will impact all Town facilities (including those that are not recreational by nature). For example workplaces such as, Fire Halls, Civic Centre, Roads Yards, Animal Shelter, Parks Yard, etc. would be included. -48-
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Financial Impact
In order for this prohibition to be properly communicated, there will need to be a significant amount of public education and communication material generated and distributed. A major part of the enforcement is awareness of the public to the changes. Therefore, the Recreation and Culture Department is recommending hiring a Smoke-Free Ambassador who can work designated hours over the next three months visiting facilities, parks and events helping to spread the word about the changes. Education materials will be generated along with promotional pieces that can be used to hand out to the public including our tourist base that commonly visit the Town throughout the summer months. In addition, educational material will be included promoting information on 'how someone can quit', 'where they can go for help' and the 'benefits of no-smoking'. A request of $5,000 has been included in this report to cover the ambassador's wage along with promotional material.
Summary
With an approval of these recommendations from Council, we will prepare the By-Law for approval. In the meantime, with an approval, we would like to move forward to developing promotional materials, generate the smoke-free ambassador posting, and continue public education and awareness.
With the success of these steps in creating smoke-free outdoor spaces, Georgina will be leading the way in York Region and joining many other Municipalities in the Province that are placing the health of their residents and the environment as a top priority.
THAT Council approve recommendation 2 or 3 or 4, 5.
Prepared by: Approved by:
\A ){avant Robin McDougall, .A. KINE, DPA Winanne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Director of Recreation and Culture Chief Administrative Officer . 04 9 APPENDIX I Smoke-Free Regulations
The City of Ottawa has adopted amendments to its by-laws to provide for more smoke-free spaces. The amendments are part of a strategy that is designed to protect children and non-smokers from second-hand smoke, while reducing smoking rates. Ottawa Public Health's consultations and public opinion research indicate strong support from residents for expanded smoke-free spaces. For belp to quit smoking OPH offers a variety of programs and services. For more information, visit ottawa.calquitsmoking
As of April 2, 2012, the following spaces will be smoke free:
• All outdoor areas on municipal properties including parks, playgrounds, beaches, sports fields, and outdoor areas around City facilities • ByWard and Parkdale Market stands • Outdoor restaurant, bar, and food premise patios
The new smoke-free regulations apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The City will undertake a phased-in approach for enforcement of the new smoke-free regulations. Beginning April2, 2012, a warning phase and a public awareness and education campaign will be implemented. The public awareness and education campaign will help ensure all Ottawa residents and tourists are aware of the new regulations. Beginning July 2, 2012, charges will be laid as appropriate.
Ottawa Public Health can provide training for staff and volunteers and provide educational resources about the new regulations. To enquire further about this service, please contact the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580- 6744, or e-mail [email protected].
• Does your restaurant or bar have a patio? • Are you organizing an outdoor festival or event on City property? • How are the ByWard and Parkdale Market stands affected?
Warning phase
During the warning phase (April2 to July 1, 2012) by-law enforcement officers will patrol parks, beaches, bars, restaurants and other areas covered by the new regulations, and issue courtesy warnings, as appropriate. These warnings will not carry penalties.
Enforcement
Starting July 2, 2012, contraventions of the new regulations may result in the issuance of Provincial Offence Notice tickets that will carry a fme. 050 APPENDIX 2 TOWN OF GEORGINA NO SMOKING SURVEY RESULTS MAY 7, 2012 ON TOWN OWNED AND OPERATED FACILITIES
Are you a Resident or Non-Resident of Georgina? Are you a Resident or Non-Resident of Georgina? AltSNief Options 7% • Resident Resident 92.9% 876 Non-Resident 7.1% 67 • Non-Resident LsnswertK/ ([IJtJSI/on.. ~ 93%
Please confirm your age? Please confirm your age?
Response Response AnSNief Options 60+yrs 19.6% Percent COln Under 18yrs 4.5% 42 45-59yrs 29.0% 18-30yrs 8.7% 82 31-45yrs 1 38.3% 31-45yrs 38.3% 361 18-30yrs 8.7% 45-59yrs 29.0% 273 §Q_+yrs 19.6% 185 Under 18yrs • 4.5% 8II$WBIJ!l! {IUfl$llon
Do you smoke or use tobacco products? Do you smoke or use tobacco products?
Answer Options Respon$8 R8t!PQn58 Percent COl.l1t Used To ~--....1 20.4% Yes 12.9% 122 No No 66.7% 629 ·------· 66.7% Used To 20.4% 192 Yes 12.9% ~~ 943
~ you aware that the Town of Georgil18 passed a Are you aware that the Town of Georgina No-Smoking By-Law (etfedlve Apr1117, 2012) that passed a No-Smoking By-Law (effective prohibits of tobacco use on all Town Georgina owned April1 7, 2012) that prohibits tobacco use on parks and beaches? all Town of Georgina owned parks and Response Response beaches? Answer Options Percent Count Yes 73.0% 688 No ••••• 27.0% No 27.0% 255 Yes answered quest/f;!n ~ ·------3.0% 051 APPENDIX 2
TOWN OF GEORGINA NO SMOKING SURVEY RESULTS MAY 7, 2012 ON TOWN OWNED AND OPERATED FACILITIES
Throughout the year, do you attend/use any of the Town of Georgina's facilities O.e. arenas, youth Throughout the year, do you attend/use any of centres, libraries, civic centre, etc.) the Town of Georgina's facilities (i.e. arenas, youth centres, libraries, civic centre, etc.) Answer Options Response Response Percent Count Yes 96.6% 911 No ~ 3.4% No 3.4% 32 Yes ~~··•••••••••• 96.6% BIJSWIJifld g_U6SIJon ~
Would you support the current No-Smoking By-Law to Would you support the current No-Smoking By be amended to indude no-smoking on all Town of Law to amended to indude no-smoking all Georgina properties? O.e. arenas, youth centres, be on Town of Georgina properties? (i.e. arenas, youth libraries, civic centre, etc.) centres, libraries, civic centre, etc.) Response Response Answer Options Percent Count No ·-· 18.0% Yes 82.0% 773 No 18.0% 170 Yes 82.0% B~qgsstlon 943 ~------052 APPENDIX 3 No Smoking Survey #2 n SurveyMonkey
~ Comments
Response Count
41 4
answered question 414
skipped question 528
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Q1. Comments
1 The right of non-smokers should be supported! I agree with this by-law. Signage May 8, 2012 12:26 PM should be posted as a reminder though!
2 allergic to smoke. I like to brathe fresh air May 8, 2012 12:25 PM
3 Keep it clean for the kids. May 8, 2012 12:22 PM
4 Beaches & parks (except maar play areas should be allowed to smokers). Non- May 8, 2012 12:21 PM residents come to the beaches and make mes.ses !'!nd cook smelly foods. Beaches are usually windy and smoke would dissipate quickly.
5 Or you could move the smoking area so they ar enol neer entrances. May 8, 2012 12:15 PM
6 I support a bylaw to prohibit ticketing of cars on side streets around the township. May 8, 2012 12:09 PM This irritates permanent residents as well as visitors - & also township (our tax dollars) are being misused policing this practice. This will cost more to enforce than the tickets that we will actually bring in. Think you should encourage cisitors and be more friendly to poor residents of this township.
7 There is no choice but to support it. May 8, 2012 12:07 PM
8 I agree with the new by-laws. May 8, 2012 12:06 PM
9 Hard to quit. May 8, 2012 12:05 PM
10 I think this is a really good idea because it makes it safer for non-smokers and May 8, 2012 12:03 PM chidlren.
11 Great ideal May 8, 2012 12:02 PM
12 Smoking is gross and should be banned in general. We need to pay attention to May 8, 2012 12:02 PM the smokers more so we can catch them in the act.
13 It smells disgusting and is really bad for smokers and the people around them. May 8, 2012 12:01 PM
14 I HATE walking into the arena with my children and people are smoking at the May 8, 2012 12:00 PM doors and my children have to inhale that. Cannot wait to see this enforced!
15 Great example to set for youth. May 8, 2012 11:59 AM
16 I think smoking is gross! May 8, 2012 11:58 AM
17 very good cause. May 8, 2012 11 :57 AM
18 We should ban smoking everywhere May 8, 2012 11 :56 AM
19 I hate the smell of smoke. May 8, 2012 11:55 AM
20 Government is taking away our collective freedom. Spend your time finding May 8, 2012 11 :52 AM industrial assessment.
21 Can it be enforced? Maya, 201211:51 AM
22 Outdoors should be allowed May 8, 2012 11:50 AM
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23 Outdoors should be allowed May 8, 2012 11:50 AM
24 What about when it is rented for private functions. May 8, 2012 11:49 AM
25 The town is going too far. We are aware enough not to smoke around childrenn May 8, 2012 11:43 AM or non•smokers and don't need any more lawas. There should b designated smoking areas.
26 There should be designated smoking area provided at all ofthese sites. May 8, 2012 11:39 AM
27 Should be enforced in front of building entrances, especially43 Queensway May 8, 2012 11:37 AM North.
28 ltis a good idea! May 8, 2012 11:36 AM
29 Would rather not have smokers close to me. May 8, 2012 11:34 AM
30 Don't smoke as long as they are not close. In life- to each their own. May 8, 2012 11:33 AM
31 Wouldn't want anyone smoking at our parks if they were too close to other · May 8, 2012 11:31 AM people. If they were in a designated area away from people, that would be OK.
32 The surface at the parks, etc. belong to the municipality, BUT the air is free for May 8, 2012 11:30 AM everyone
33 I think that this is a good thing to do! May 8, 2012 11:26 AM
34 ThankGod! May8,201211:25AM
35 I THINK YOU SHOULD BE MORE AWARE AND PRO-ACTIVE WITH THE May 8, 2012 11:25 AM LITTERING OF CIGARETTE BUTTS-
36 PLEASE KEEP THE BAN! May 8, 2012 11:23 AM
37 Most people are very respectful and smoke away from crowds of spectators, but May 8, 2012 11:23 AM having a by-law could motivate the ignorant to butt-out when asked to move.
38 LEAVE THE LAWN BOWLERS ALONE May 8, 2012 11:20 AM
39 There must be exceptions (i.e, lawn bowling, special events, etc.) ALL May 8, 2012 11:19 AM GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED businesses provide these "EXCEPTIONS & EXEMPTIONS"
40 When I walk into club 55 I have to inhale other people's cigarette smoke. Why May 8, 2012 11:17 AM should people who have breathing problems have to put up with thisl
41 No-Smoking at entrances of buildings! Provide a designated smoking area with a May 8, 2012 11:16 AM place to dispose of cigarette butts -there are too many being littered on the ground and it looks appauling!
42 Wonderful idea! Smoking kill and makes addicts! May 8, 2012 11:15 AM
43 I am against a smoke-free Georgina. May 8, 2012 11:14 AM
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44 Don't over-legislate. It's still a legal product. May 8, 2012 11:12 AM
45 Going to far with these smoking bans! May 8, 2012 11 :09 AM
46 There is too much control and intereferance by the government in our every day May 8, 2012 11:05 AM lives.
47 Stick by your guns, don~ back down town of Georgina! May 8, 2012 11:01 AM
48 People will smoke regardless May 8, 2012 10:58 AM
49 I think it Is a great idea. I don't think people should be smoking around children. May 8, 2012 10:57 AM
50 Great initiative for a better living! May 8, 2012 10:56 AM
51 I don't see the issue when its outside .. I fully understand when its a closed in May 7, 2012 10:46 AM area but not out in the fresh air. There isn~ any reason to go to this extreme. Less and less people are smoking today I don't see it as an issue
52 Great work! It is bylaws such as this that will make children aware of the harmful May 7, 2012 10:09 AM effects of tabacco use.
53 You have more important issues at hand and I think this is political crap meant to May 7, 2012 8:38AM ostracize part of the population while ingratiating the politicians with militant non smokers. Why aren~ you doing something to prevent the vandalism that occurs in this community? I smoke on my own property for the most part and take care that there are no children around and as an adult, I resent these restrictive so called by-laws. We don~ need a.bunch of holier than thou Individuals telling the rest of us how to live. I don't drink or do drugs. Why don~ we ban beer and alcohol in Georgina and make it fair? Lets prevent products with unhealthy fat content from being sold or eaten in Georgina. Why pick on just one thing. Let's make everybody miserable.
54 It would be great to walk into the arena with the kids and not have to walk May 6, 2012 11:52 PM through the smokers gathered outside of the door.
55 I think it's a good idea to limit the smoking, because smoking not only harms the May 6, 2012 5:35 PM smoker, but those around them too.
56 In favour of the by-law. I'm tired of my children and me walking through smoke May 6, 2012 5:20PM at the entrance/exit of Town properties. It will be nice to not have butts scattered on the ground at and near the doorways.
57 The smoking ban meshes with the recreational nature of Georglna ... a healthy May 6, 2012 12:56 PM place to live, work and play. It's nice to see the Town taking a leadership role in this legislation.
58 I realize smoking is a right as well. Smoking is not illegal and therefore people May 6, 2012 12:03 PM have a right to do so, but there is nothing worse than having to smell or hang around people who do it. Smoking litter is also disgusting, particularly at our beaches. I say well done Town Of Georgina.
59 As a former smoker why should their rights be limited they pay equal taxes just May 6, 2012 10:23 AM like evryone else there are also things out in the public that non smokers do that
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Q1. Comments
infringe on others rights and no one says anything ,ie texting and talking on cell phones ,putting on make while driving and eating while driving sure there are laws not doing this but has anyone seen anyone else being pulled over for those I see drivers talking on cell phones all the time
60 I think that it is fantastic that the Town of Georglna is setting the trend for many May 6, 2012 8:07AM .more to follow .. Keep up the great work.
61 I am 41 years old and remember the days where smoking was widely acceptable May 6, 2012 5:56AM in homes, workplaces, airplanes, restaurants, etc. Our progression away from those days are due to both education and social policy. It's been a long slow process in which all levels of govemment, as policy makers, can continue to have a posilive impacl and keep society moving in the righl direction!
62 I will be moving to Keswick June 14/12 and welcome all efforts to rid Georgina of May 6, 2012 12:03 AM smoking everywhere!
63 Evan if I still smoked, I would certainly support smoking bans In/on all facililies in May 5, 2012 8:34PM Georgina.
64 I believe this by-law goes too far, enfringing on the rights of individuals who May 5, 2012 4:19PM choose to participate in a still legal (if unsavoury) practice.
65 It's reasonable to establish guidelines to not smoke wHhin approx. distances to May 5, 2012 2:19 PM entrances/buildings, etc. The outdoors is the outdoors. Smoking isn't the only pollutant. Let's start banning colognes, perfumes, body sprays, scented soaps on folks using the town facilities too. That is a huge health issue for asthmatics (which by the way are on the increase). How about the exhaust from vehicle's in the town parking lots at these facilities. We can go on and on. Let's be reasonable please? Folks, especially smokers are well aware of the social stigma that is now attached these days. I was a smoker for over 25 years, and am now a non-smoker for 16 years. Let's pul our town council to use in the ways we really need them, not to tell us how to conduct our habits further. Thanks for your time.
66 My daughter skates at the ice palace and it's terrible that people are smoking May 5, 2012 11 :18 AM within 5 feet of the door. I quit smoking about13 years ago and my husband 4.5 years ago- it's something we try to avoid being around and don't want to expose our children to it.
67 Our daughters figure skate and play hockey at the arenas in Georgina. We May 5, 2012 11:04 AM would appreciate not having to walk through cigarette smoke near the entrances. This will help promote a hea~hy livestyle.
68 Expanding the bylaw is good for non smokers health, pleasing bz you don't have May 5, 2012 9:16AM to walk through smelly smoke and sends a good role model message to kids. Way to take a leadership role Georgina!
69 II would be wonderful to bring my children to practice and not have to hold my May 4, 2012 11:58 PM breath to get in the building.
70 TOTALLY in support of this No-Smoking By-Law. I do hope the beaches can be May 4, 2012 11:38 PM patrolled to make sure it is supported there as well. Little klddies playing In lhe
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sand can't dig without finding tons of butts. Disgusting Ill If people want to smoke, then they must be accountable! Way-to-go, Mayor Grossi & Counsellors! Don't let a few 'nay-sayers' hinder the environment or the futurell . Stay strong!!!!
71 Smoking should be banned anywhere the public and non-smokers must come May 4, 2012 10:52 PM into contact with smoke; patios, parks, building entrances etc.
72 Not sure how you could enforce this law with the current taxes. Also not willing May 4, 2012 9:21 PM to pay more taxes to enforce this. We already pay the most taxes I believe in York Region and Keswick does not even have .a pool yet. Yes, i know Sutton does, but Keswick is big enough to have one. Can we not use some ofthe *profits* from the ROC to get a YMCA pool built on Glenwoods Avenue like originally discussed?
73 No smoking!!!! May 4, 2012 7:56PM
74 I strongly support increasing the smoking ban. The smoking area outside the May 4, 2012 7:17PM doors to the Ice Palace especially needs to be moved further away from where children are walking.
75 This is taking the smoking issue too far. In my peer group I have never heard May 4, 2012 5:24 PM any complaints about smokers at town properties. I have children who have played soccer and baseball and we go to the Georgina tee games where people smoke. II is a NON-ISSUE.
76 i hate having to walk through a cloud of smoke to watch my grandsons play May 4, 2012 3:40PM hockey. At the beach I am embarassed when parents light up. The babies. tiny lungs enhale all those toxins . One day they will get COPD from playing outside.and breathing smoke.
77 A very worthy idea indeed but problematic. I was born in North York and resided May 4, 2012 1 :38 PM there for most of my life, I moved to Concord, Ontario for 8 years and then moved to Keswick now for 4 years. In my observations throughout my life I have seen people continuously violate this by-taw. In North York I watched people light up on the TTC platforms and in the bus shelters ... In Concord the parks were constantly violated with teenagers (under age) and continue to do so. A by- law is only that.... a by-law! it is weak at best and no one respects it for those that smoke. I watch on a daily basis teenagers .from 13 and up smoking in Keswick wherever they want as they don't care about anyone else but themselves. How do you figure to enforce a by-law of this magnitude when over 80% of Keswick residents, teens and pre-teens smoke? It is as useful as keeping everyone with a Truck out of the parking lots having their tall-gate parties in broad day light while drinking publicly and having a BBQ while disturbing the peace. Who is to enforce it? The problem Is only a small handful of people like myself will support the By-law but the penalty is far to limited. It will cost the community a lot of $$ to have regular patrols to enforce this and believe me.... I support it 100% as I have grown tired of seeing hundreds of cigarette butts all over the ground and have to walk by smokers blowing that shit in my face or the face of my children. I am just preparing you all for what a mature man as myself has observed the the all mighty "Untouchable Teenager Mentality"
78 Designated smoking areas may be appropriate. These should be located May 4, 2012 1:23PM
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appropriately so that non-smokers do not have to walk through the path of the smoke.
79 Civic center/parks/playrgrounds- YES as children are there but the parking lots May 4, 2012 12:51 PM you should be able to smoke. Other centers, I think 9metres away from any door is good, most smokers obey the rules
80 Smoking is disgusting and should not be visible in public places where children May 4, 2012 11:34 AM are present.
81 I love the fact you are trying to go smoke. Free but no one is following the new May4, 2012 11:22AM by law and are continueing to smoke at parks because nobody Is enforcing the by law. I play at West park and the civic centre and everyone continues to smoke on the property.
82 We encourage our children to live a healthy, active lifestyle. They are involved in May 4, 2012 10:42 AM hockey which means entering and leaving the arena. They also go to the skatepark and bike in the parks, play tennis and basketball. We inhale the second hand smoke every time we are at the arena which is not right.
83 I believe in cleaner air for all of us, and it has to start with restricting smoking in May 4, 2012 9:28AM all public areas. We are doing this for our childrens' futures.
84 I would welcome this because it is unsightly to see all the butts at the entrances May 4, 2012 9:08AM to the building such as the arena and on the sand at the beach, as well as the fact that a few time when we were at the beach some visitors would smoke tobacco from tubes and pipes from a 'bong' like device, although when I brought it to the attention of the park employees was told it was legal tobacco.
85 I've been meaning to contact the town regarding the smoking area infront of the May 4, 2012 9:00AM local arenas. Patrons of the arena (including kids) have to walk right thru the smoking area (we hold our breath) to get into the arena. Should have been changed a long time ago!l!!
86 Even if I still smoked I would agree wHh this. It would be my habit not my May 4, 2012 8:55AM childrens and they should not be affected by it.
87 Never was a smoker so maybe unfair however how do we ever get the message May 4, 2012 8:22AM across smoking kills. in that regard why encourage it outside public places where young kids go, it sends the wrong message!!!!!
88 Smoking is dirty, I don't appritiate it around my two boys May 4, 2012 8:12AM
89 How far would we have to go to smoke????????? May 4, 2012 8:08AM
90 When I use these facilities, I always have young children (5 and 3 year olds) with May 4, 2012 6:10AM me. It's nice to know they do not have to enter a building through a cloud of toxic smoke. Thank you.
91 It's time .. .! support this endeavour May 4, 2012 12:48 AM
92 Some people smoke, some people drive vechicles. Both are harrnfull to our earth May 3, 2012 11:51 PM and other people around the area. If you can drive a vechile on town property only in the parking lot then you should only be able to smoke in the desinated
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area's, Smokers are centered out enough as they only have a small area where they can fullfil! there creaving's. I would suggest to leave It the way it is. Peolpe smoke and they always will be around is it fair to say you can't come io the beach cause you smoke?? Be the same as saying you can't go to the beach cause of your race ...... Give them the space they deserve as non smokers get the space they deserve. After all, we are all equal......
93 You have my full support on this. A great by-law to initiate! May 3, 2012 10:25 PM
94 I'm not a •reformed" smoker who wishes to tell others.where they sllould. or fo.:lay 3, 2012 8:06 PM shoudn~ smoke however, when I did smoke I never even thought of smoking around those who didn't. I don't believe in the need to accommodate and I certainly don't believe it should be allowed where all ages of the public frequent. Don Pratt
95 Once cigarettes are illegal, I'll support any anti-smoking by-laws you can come May 3, 2012 7:36 PM up with. Whafs next, chewing gum is hard to clean up, let's ban that...babies are noisy, let's ban them?
96 The majority of smokers today are aware of their surroundingsband would not May 3, 2012 7:00 PM smoke where it is inappropiate to do so. You should not have the power li make such rules for everyone. I already have a big brother. Is it still ok if I cook .beef on a public bbq considering it may be against the next users religion to have beef or will you make rules about these things as well
97 I strongly support no-smoking on all Town of Georgina properties. May 3, 2012 6:50PM
98 I fully condone this bylaw- the entrance to the Ice Palace is disgusting due to the May 3, 2012 6:07 PM use of tihe area to the south of the doors by smokers. I also hate being a spectator at outdoor events and having to move because of someone smoking beside me. I have asthma and used to carry my ventolin to the soccer fields before the bylaw changed there. It makes a difference - fresh air is a more fundamental right than lihe one to smoke.
99 Smoking is disgusting and if someone must do it, they can d it at home without May 3, 2012 4:16PM endangering the lives of the citizens and children of the community.
100 The problem is that it is not enforced. I see people smoke where they shouldn't May 3, 2012 3:25PM all the time.
101 Great idea :) as a smoker attempting to quit I find it helpful to have these by-laws May 3, 2012 2:50PM in place. I also have three children who benefit from non-smoking policies as they need not be exposed to the habit and heaith risks.
102 It would be great to be able to enter or leave these facilities with my children and May 3, 2012 2:04 PM not have them inhale the smoke as they walk through the smoke clouds generated by those who are smoking near the sidewalks leading to the entrance ways.
103 another step in the right direction! I wonder how this bylaw would be enforced May 3, 2012 1:55PM though.
104 While I don~ smoke around children I feel that this is not a democratic society. May 3, 2012 1:44PM
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Where is my freedom of choice? When did we get an opportunity to vote? I pay more property laxes than people in Markham and I get veri little as I have my own septic and well and now I can't even smoke outside.
105 I would love to see it included also outside of stores. It is disgusting to have to May 3, 2012 1:43PM breathe in second hand smoke from people/employees standing outside of Walmart, Zeh~s. Shoppers Drug Mart and other stores (right near the doors at Walmart!).
106 The exception I would make to this would be to allow an individual to smoke in May 3, 2012 1:17PM their car with windows rolled down, as long as the are not parked directly in front of an entrance to a facility.
107 I do not like walking oul of a place and being hit in the face with smoke, nor have May 3, 2012 12:51 PM my kids experience this. We especially need to do something about these groups of kids smoking outside schools. It sends a VERY bad message to our younger kids, not to say the LITER messl Thank you!
108 I am a smoker have been for a few years now and i believe that sure it is not May 3, 2012 12:41 PM right to smoke around public areas were children play or attend. i also believe that it is the smokens choice to smoke or not to smoke and pushing no smoking in towns were over 50% of people smoke will just have the people upset considering the older smokerS were used to being able to smoke in restaurants and other places, i believe that banning smoking in some places is resonable considering there are none smokens who eat out and what not but a park were there is a lot of fresh air 1 or 2 smokers having a smoke on a bench taking a break will not ruin the lives of every none smoker out there, in closing it is my penson belief that even if you keep this law there will still be people smoking were you say you shouldnt. thank you for reading my comments and i hope that from one smoker to a none smoking comunity my words have opened your eyes to what a smoker goes ihrew every day
109 I THINK ALSO THERE SHOULD BE A FINE IF YOU ARE CAUGHT LITIERING May 3, 2012 12:41 PM AN JUST THROWING CIGARETI BUTIS ON THE GROUND ANYWHERE NOT JUST THE GOVERMENT OWNED BUILDINGS
110 I think it's a great idea!!!! It needs to be done! May 3, 2012 12:26 PM
111 The original by-law doesn't make sense and was wrong to pass in the first place. May 3, 2012 12:15 PM How does the town plan on controlling or policing this? (By-law has no teeth.) It should instead be promoting not to use tobacco products around the faciiHies (dangens of cigarette use vs. a by-law)
112 It is horrible to walk my kids through all the smokers outside entrances and in the May 3, 2012 11:59 AM parking lots and I support banning smoking on all town properties.
113 Smoking kills. Nothing is more important that stopping all exposure to this May 3, 2012 11:58 AM caiCinogen. Smokers claim the By-Law will infringe on !heir human rights. Their human rights are also infringed by banning them from spraying other deadly chemicals in the air. Tobacco smoke is a deadly chemical.
114 I am in full agrement with you proposed bylaw changes May 3, 2012 11:29 AM
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115 I can't stand having to walk through a haze of smoke to enter/exit these facilities! May 3, 2012 10:57 AM However if the Town is as lax at enforcing these bylaws, unless a citizen first complains, then what is the point? I'm tired of no proactive enforcement of property standards or parking bylaws without me first actively telling lhe Town about them. Do the bylaw officers not have a mandate to enfof~ any bylaws which they themselves solely are witness to? Come on Town gel progressive! This community needs bylaw enforcement notjust selective revenue generating enforcement! There is much more amiss in thr Town than just parking infractions. Mrs. Allan 905 476-6985 ·
116 I think that this is an amazing By-Law. I dent want my children to be breathing in May 3, 2012 10:57 AM second hand smoke or my babies picking up cigarette butts in areas ihat they learn and play. I hope this continues:)
117 Its bad enough now that they tell these people where they can smoke . If u dent May 3, 2012 10:56 AM want people to smoke than have the government not sell them to anyone.
118 This would be much welcomed as smokers tend to stand very close to the May 3, 2012 10:53 AM entrances and expose everyone to there second-hand smoke. My two children regularly comment how offencive they find this.
119 A suggestion would be to move the smokers away from the entrances, i.e. move May 3, 2012 10:32 AM the ash containers a distance away from the doors. They tend to congregate close to the entrance in cold weather.
120 I do support the non-smoking by-law. However I think by making this by-law it May 3, 2012 10:24 AM could cause some issues. For example people standing around the perimeter of town properties, littering their cigarette butts down the storm drains. Which is very harmful for our lake. Its wrong for someone to be smoking in a public area, wheres there's a number of people and children around. I also think that people should have more common sense, to know not to smoke in an area where there's others around who may not like it. But I'm also wondering will u be removing the ash trays from public places and do you really think that will help the community environmentally as well as health wise? It's no fun swimming in cigarette butts nor is it healthy for anyone. Do you think more education of the community could help this issue? I think that if someone is smoking out front/back of their work and no one is around then it shouldn~ be a problem. If someone is smoking at a soccer field with a bunch of people around, they would deserve a ticket. That person should have the common sense to go sit in their car or walk away where their not bothering anyone. I think that the town needs to take on a bit more priority too. Proper cleaning of the beaches in the summer, raking cigarette butts out of the sand.(Maybe get summer students to do so?) Also perhaps making more designated smoking areas with ash trays to prevent people from smoking along the beach. The cigarette butts neEid to. be dispPsed of properly as well and in a timely matter so the ash trays are not over flowing. (I've seen that happen, if they were changad once a week that would be great.) Also tihe students that are hired to work at the beach(De La Salle) .in the summer need more priorities. I've had to interrupt an employee from mingling with their friends to ask if tihey could change the over flowing garbage's, because they hadn't been changed for days. There are a lot of ways to prevent people from smoking and littering in public and maybe this site could help a little bit with some decisions being made.:) http:l/www.preventcigarettelitter.org/ Even though smoking isn't aloud doesn~ mean it wont happen. York region district
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school boards don't allow ash trays on school properties because they don't support smoking. Smoking still happens and the butts are littered on the ground. Causing areas that should have grass to die and other butts are getting washed away into our water. If ash trays support smoking, then not providing them is supporting littering. Thanks for taking my thOughts into consideration!
121 I seriously doubt that the by-law would withstand any constitutional challenges May 3, 2012 10:17 AM (not that anyone's likely to go there) .... but no municipality owns the air.
122 This is the most ridiculous thing I have heard- more red tape- who will enforce? May 3, 2012 10:15 AM The use of tobacco products is not illegal - NOT ILLEGAIL- it does noi smell good but will not harm anyone in the open air- will you ban the use of diesel fuel in all your trucks and the trucks that might deliver to any of your facilities. I have not smoked in 12 years and my husband has not smoked for over 32 years but smoking in the open air is a threat to no one. Has common sense completely left the planet? In the mean- while it is more unsafe to walk down Station Road in Pefferlaw than be exposed to cigarette smoke in the park.
123 There are some places where a tobacco ban makes sense and there are others May 3, 2012 10:07 AM where is doesn't. Let's be sensible in our choices. My opinion also includes the prohibition of smoking on all parks and beaches. Let's amend the current bylaw to remove the ban on tobacco use outdoors. In addition, this survey should be amended to include details of the amount of money that has been budgeted to enforce the April17 bylaw. Including that information might have a significant effect on the results of the survey. Let's save the money and help reduce our taxes.
124 I hate when I have my son with me and we have to pass by people smoking just May 3, 2012 10:04 AM outside the entrance, you still get the second hand smoke and it is very disgusting. They should have to smoke elsewhere. Good for you guys, I hope this passes, just be sure to have people watching and reinforcing the new bylaw because you know they will still try to smoke just outside the doors, or somewhere on the property. So have lots of people on staff and monitoring the areas when it is first implemented.
125 When I go to town places, I am usually taking my kids. I don, not want to put May 3, 2012 9:56AM them at risk as one already has medical problems. I very much appreciate the new by-law! Thanks you.
126 At the civic centre during soccer season too many people are smoking all over May 3, 2012 9:56AM the place, this needs to stop immediately. This is the best By-Law.
127 All people that use tobacco products should be publicly executed along with all May 3, 2012 9:55AM the tax grabbing, scumbag politicians who collect revenue from these products.
128 While I advocate no smoking, I am concerned that this By-Law will give By-Law May 3, 2012 9:50AM officers more opportunities to ticket people. We need less oppression in our society and more compassion, education and positive inc-entives.
129 I would appreciate thatthere be designated areas for Residents who do still May 3, 2012 9:16AM smoke.
130 I hope you in force this By-law because I still see people smoking all the time. May 3, 2012 9:15AM
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The true test will be at the beaches this year, that was disgusting last year. Making a sand castle was like making a clg butt castle.(seriously)
131 As a resident of the town when this becomes in effect, I am already lookirg to May 3, 2012 9:09AM move and when and if i decide to stay none of mY kids or my ac_tivities will be in this town. I will not go to the ROC now nor will I go to any other area in georgina. Its outside if i place my butts in a container and not throw them on the gnJund why cant i smoke in a town public place is b!)yond me. II will make smoking more of a challenge but not for me. I will move before you say I cant smoke on my own property!!
132 I applaud you for this. Other municipalities should follow your lead. May 3, 2012 9:06AM
133 This is a great benefit to everyone. However it will cause some grief, the idea of May 3, 2012 9:06AM smoking sections would neil miss-understood.
134 It's about time. It's brutalto have to walk through a cloud of smoke before May 3, 2012 8:59AM entering faciiHies.
135 Wow, what an interesting topic! Tobacco is not a banned product, yet proven to May 3, 2012 8:50AM be deadly for all: smokers and those people that endure t~e second-hand effects. The difference is smokers choose that way of life, while non-smokers don~ have a choice! There is no smoking in my home, and the people I know that smoke respect that (includes my own mother!). As for "supporting" the no- smoking by-law, there is no way I would approach a smoker and demand they stop smoking!! Good luck with that!
136 Anything that reduces the smoke that I and my children are exposed to gets an May 3, 2012 8:47AM A+ from me. The "rights" of smokers to kill themselves slowly should not give give them the right to slowly kill me too.
137 I welcome any assistance in this initiative to provide a healthier environment for May 3, 2012 8:34AM our children and other non-smoking adults. I also think it will help in keeping the areas clean as we won't have all the cigarette butts on the ground. I find areas around entrances to be littered with cigarette butts even though I am sure these facilities try and keep it clean.
138 Most town owned properties have children on site and it is not right that children May 3, 2012 8:29AM be exposed to second hand smoke. I am totally in favor of a No-Smoking by-law to include all Town properties - BUT for events that are stricltly adult such as wedding receptions etc. perhaps a special permit could be issued to allow for special occasions that do not have children attending. As adults we can make that choice to be exposed, but children do not have that choice alai of the time.
139 that would be great, there is nothing nice about seeing cigarette butts all over the May 3, 2012 8:20AM ground. way to go Georgina.
140 smoking is an unhealthy habit by allowing it we condone it Our community May 3, 2012 8:16AM heeds leadership cudos to council for showing some
141 I think its a great ideal I hate walking past the cloud of smoke as I am trying to May 3, 2012 7:55AM get into the arena.
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142 I am bothered by tobacco smoke, sometimes quite severely which makes May 3, 2012 7:42AM attending outdoor programs difficult.
143 Yes! Its bad enough to smell the smoke and have your kids see it happening, but May 3, 2012 7:19AM just as bad are the buits that people just throw anywhere. I applaud this by·law!
144 It is very unpleasant to have to walk past agroup of smokers standing near the May 3, 2012 7:16AM front door of a common facility so I agree with this proposal.
145 Its time for Georgina to get with the times, in this respect. I'm surprised to learn May 3, 2012 7:14AM that this by-law has not already been passed. My child does not need to be exposed to·second hand smoke every time he enters a Town facility. The health benefits associated with recreation facility use should not be outweighed by the health risks associated with second hand smoke.
146 Keep up the great work. I do not think children and non-smokers should have to May 3, 2012 6:48AM inhale second hand smoke. I myself know I hate nothing more than laying on the beach next to smokers ....
147 Think it will be impossible to stop smoking on beaches and parks... No May 3, 2012 6:27AM enforcement available. Just look at the mess Willow Beach is after a weekend. Good Luck.
148 I shouldn't have to breath in smoke in a public place and neither should my kids. May 3, 2012 6:02AM
149 I do feel everyone is going overboard with the non-smoking. I don~ see May 3, 2012 4:10AM anything wrong with smoking outside on the properties.
150 There is no substantiated information that it would be a health benefit. It would May 3, 2012 2:37AM only cause more personal rights to be eroded.
151 I am a respectful smoker and always keep my smoke to myself. I don~ need May 3, 2012 12:29 AM more signs that cost$$$ telling me i can't smoke somewhere outside!!!!!
152 You are carrying it to far like the Club 55's as many are seniors and can not walk May 3, 2012 12:06 AM to the sidewalks with out aids and you are asking or telling them that is what they have to do. I am against it, I can see it for the beaches but no were else.
153 The health and comfort of non-smokers (especially children) should not be May 2, 2012 11:27 PM compromised by second- and third-hand smoke.
154 I think it's great! I have two children who use the Ice Palace twice a week and 1 May 2, 2012 11 :26 PM have always hated the fact that there is usually a crowd of people outside smoking. It's a terrible example to our children who are being physically active on the ice to see parents smoking outside. The smell is very unappealing and unhealthy. I commend the Town for taking this step towards a healthier community.
155 I think it will be very beneficial to non-smokers. May 2, 2012 11:22 PM
156 Cannotsayhowamazing is!! 100%supportive! May2,201211:18PM
157 This is really contradicting the freedom ofbeing a Canadian when you do not May 2, 2012 10:52 PM allow people to smoke outside on these properties. I am a reformed smoker and
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it doesn't bother me .. but I am sure the smokers are not going to like it one bil...soon they will only be able to smoke In their homes, and then who is it hurting, besides themselves, ... Their children!!!
158 I would think at social events- fund raising dances, jack n Jill's etc. people would May 2, 2012 10:42 PM like to smoke outdoors and I don't have a problem with that.
159 I and many of my smoking friends and acquaintances are extremely sensitive to May 2, 2012 10:31 PM the rights of non smokers in this community without being forced to by laws. We as fellow taxpayers also have rights that need to be respected. Having designated smoking areas set up and clearly niarked oould work if it was ever enforced. We all pay taxes for these • public • areas and should all be allowed to use them freely.
160 It might help cure lung cancer as some people might give up smoking May 2, 2012 10:19 PM
161 I think this is a fabulous idea, however, I hope that it can be enforced, particularly May 2, 2012 10:18 PM in locations that children frequent.
162 I would love to see smoke free beaches. There is nothing more disgusting that May 2, 2012 10:17 PM seeing cigarette butts left behind in the sand. The butts seem to take a long time to biodegrade. I would also like to see cleaner sand for my children to play in. Thanks for moving ahead with this initiative.
163 As a former smoker I feel the current no-smoking by-law is leaning on the too May 2, 2012 9:52 PM dictatorial. If there were areas set aside (far removed from entrances and activities etc) I feel this would be fair for all citizens. If I remember correctly it is extremely stressful I agitating to go without smoking for long periods of time and during periods of excitement (athletic viewing).
164 This is a fantastic healthy progressive idea. Great job May 2, 2012 9:49PM
165 I'd like to see all smoking banned except on their own private property! Non May 2, 2012 9:31 PM smokers shouldn't have to walk through the 2nd hand smoke to get into or out of shopping centers or arena etc! The smokers do not abide by the 10 feet from door ways law!
166 I support this bylaw, but it is quite extreme. I think we smokers set a bad May 2, 2012 9:29PM example to children by smoking in front of them. I think Club 55 should be left alone or the members allowed to vote on the bylaw. This is an adult facility. ( I am not a member) Last year I was at Santa's Village with my Grand Children. Out of the way, kind of secluded, there is one smoking area allowed on the grounds. It seemed fairto me.
167 I would both support and appreciate these properties being smoke free. I use May 2, 2012 9:18PM these facilities with my children and dislike that both myself and my children are exposed to second hand smoke when using them.
168 I am a home-based pipe smoker and detest the fumes of cigarettes. This May 2, 2012 9:09PM direction is appreciated. Thanks.
169 Most smokers are willing to accommodate non-smokers. Perlhaps the non- May 2, 2012 9:00PM smoking community could accommodate smokers by allowing them a sheltered
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outdoor location away from entranceways to indulge their habit. Smokers pay taxes too.
170 People are welcome to smoke on their own property, not in my prescence May 2, 2012 8:49PM thanks.
171 It just seems so wrong that we have to have laws to protect people from May 2, 2012 8:49PM themselves. In doing so, we also protect ourselves though.
172 The majortty of people that enter and exit these buildings are children. Smokers May 2, 2012 8:38PM think that just because they are outside that it doesn't niatletwhere they smoke and yet our kids have to walk through all that smoke as they stand outside. the buildings. As a person with asthma and a child with asthma, I fully support it!!!
173 May 2, 2012 8:27PM
174 I used to really hale using the beaches and walking in cigarette butts. It is gross May 2, 2012 8:12PM and really sad for the kids to play in. I stayed away for the last 2 years because I didn't know of the ban. I will try them again. I am curious to see if this ban is being enforced.
175 Hopefully the no smoking by-law will be enforced on beaches and in parks. May 2, 2012 8:04PM
176 People should be allowed to smoke outdoors. I can understand not smoking May 2, 2012 8:02 PM near doors to buildings, however I do not see the harm in smoking in the parking lot. As a parent, I do not smoke in my home or vehicle so I often smoke in parking lots dumng outings. This will pose a problem for parents attending all day events and they have to drag their child/children off the town property to smoke on the sidewalk. I would love to see how many town employees would actually leave the property where they are working to have a smoke. I see town trucks parked in parking lots and they are standing outside having a coffee and a smoke. I wish the town would use the funds for this towards something more important- maybe some lights where that poor young girl was assulted the other week. Thais my opinion.
177 It is disgusting to enter the arenas/library (keswick) when all the smokers are May 2, 2012 7:54 PM hanging around outside smoking right outside the doors. We have to walk right through it to enter the facilities. It should NOT be allowed. I can hold my breath. My kids can't!
178 I don't feel that smoking should be allowed on any Town of Georgina properties. May 2, 2012 7:54PM A complete smoking ban sets a positive example for families and allows all individuals (adults and children) to attend any community setting without being subjected to the offensive nature of smoking, as well as, the negative health concerns associated with smoking. If we want to promote a healthy, thriving, responsible community, there should be a complete smoking ban.
179 A diS'QUSting habit. Ban it all. Glad I quill May 2, 2012 7:49 PM
180 I have an allergy that is triggered by cigarette smoke and find ut duflucult to be May 2, 2012 7:47 PM around smokers outside, It was so much easier to attend my grandchildren's soccer games after the ban was introduced. It is still an issue having io go· through the smokers outside the Ice Palace to get to the library and arena.
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181 There doesn't seem to be any enforcement to it, it's left to the residents where May 2, 2012 7:43PM most people do not appreciate you telling them that there is a by-law that they are not allowed to smoke at the Soccer fields. I've even seen people try to hide it, but you can smell it. There needs to be more slgnage to make those from out of town aware that come to the soccer tournaments or family of children from the town.
182 I think this is a great Idea, just what the· beautiful town of Georgina needs to May 2, 2012 7:36 PM preserve it's wonderful outdoors!
183 You can't legislate everythingll May 2, 2012 7:33PM
184 Fabulous Idea!! Thank you for leading the way on this initiative. Hopefully more May 2, 2012 7:29PM municipaliUes will follow suit.
185 I am a smoker but i have children. I do not smoke around my kids or in my house May 2, 2012 7:12PM or in my car. I do not like anyone smoking around my kids or family members that dent smoke. I fully agree with the By-Law..
186 the ban on smoking also in areas around schools May 2, 2012 7:11 PM
187 good call on this!!!!!! hope it pases May 2, 2012 7:04 PM
188 Absolutely! Especially around the park diamonds & soccer pitches- The May 2, 2012 7:02 PM entrance to the Ice Palace/Library is disgusting passing by the smokers with or without your children.
189 I feel the majority of smokers respect the right of non-smokers and would on May 2, 2012 6:59PM their on free will chose a location to smoke that would not affect them without being forced to.
190 I'm tired of walking thnu a cloud of smoke to get into the arenas .. and its not May 2, 2012 6:48PM enough to have the bylaw. .it has to be enforced too ..
191 I, as a smoker, consider it disgusting that smokers pitch their butts all over the May 2, 2012 6:37PM place. I happen to be in the minority; one who saves the butt and disposes of it properly. But how are you going to govern this, when water bottles and plastic bags aren~ being disposed of now?
192 Excellent idea. It is nice to see this progressive step being taken by the town. May 2, 2012 6:31 PM Please move forward with this legislation.
193 I would love to not see people standing outside an enterance way, where May 2, 2012 6:13PM everone has to pass, smoking. To limit second hand smoke people should use these products in a designated area.
194 While I agree to smoke is a personal choice, it's a choice that affects those May 2, 2012 6:08PM around you. I respect choice and one's right to chose provided it doesn't affect others in a negative manner. Therefore, I support the no-smoking by-law as I have children who will be accessing these properties and would appreciate not having to inhale second hand smoke when entering and exiting. As a child whose parents both smoked (chain smoked) I abhor the smell of smoke and how it clings to your clothes and hair and skin, it repulses me to no end and that is
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why my choice Is not to smoke. Thanks for asking for my opinion. Peace.
195 Good By-Law to Enforce and Support May 2, 2012 6:06PM
196 Good idea but difficult to enforce May 2, 2012 5:49PM
197 Smoking should be banned where non smokers and adolecents attend. Where May 2, 2012 5:47PM harm whether heallh or other reason affects the public, accommodating the habit is just encouraging others to acquire it or tolerate it
198 I have two childen, about to have a thrid, and I become very frustrated when May 2, 2012 5:47PM having both myself and my children exposed to the harmfulness of second hand smoke. If others choose to smoke, that is their choice, but forcing my children and myself to inhale it is unacceptable! The more places we can enforce smoke free the better.
199 Children should not have to breathe in cigarette smoke when they are entering May 2, 2012 5:29PM or leaving Town properties. No one should have to. It is bad enough that our town is littered with cigarette butts everywhere you look because smokers feel it is their right to dispose of their them anywhere they wish.
200 I don't know who the do-gooders are that are trying to make a name for May 2, 2012 5:27PM themselves, but smokers already have designated areas OUTSIDE to satiate their habit. Do these people really have nothing better to occupy their time, other than to constantly pick on an easy target. These people need to get an imagination a focus on somethjng worth while. Smokers aren't criminals, don't treat them as such!
201 I think this law is ridiculous as smoking outside is not a health factor to anyone May 2, 2012 5:25PM else other lhan to the smoker. How much smoke can one inhale passing by a smoker??? If it is bothering you, move a few feet away, simple. I would like to emphasis that I am not a smoker, but none the less, I see no reason to ban someones rights outside.
202 Long overdue and well-accepted May 2, 2012 5:24 PM
203 II is really silly that they can currently smoke outside near entrances and we May 2, 2012 5:24 PM have to walk past or through their smoking areas. This really makes very little sense second hand smoke is still smoke.
204 Thank you and hope it happens!! May 2, 2012 5:18PM
205 Very glad the Town is heading in this direction I May 2, 2012 5:15PM
206 When my kids where playing hockey, I always thought how awful it was that all May 2, 2012 5:14PM the kids have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get into the arena.
207 The rules and bylaws of Georgina are getting out of control .... I've lived here May 2, 2012 5:00PM since June 2011 and it is because of the way this region is being over taxed over ruled and under managed I will be listing my house for sale and moving out of this area. The non smoking by law is the final straw .... where the hell are my rights??? ...
208 I understand banning at front doors but not the whole property- We are people May 2, 2012 4:58 PM
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209 If the government feel so strongly about the smoking issue. BAN smoking May 2, 2012 4:54PM completely. Unfortunately taxable income from the sale of tobacco makes it very unlikely so ..... you become hypocrites and interefere with the rights of people who smoke! If they want to smoke outside so be it. What ever the weather! Restrictions like this will not stop people smoking only make more, breaking the By-Law. How on earth you're going to monitor this By-Law is beyond mel Be realisticlll!!!!
210 Fantastic idea, hopefully it can be enforced . May 2, 2012 4:53PM
211 I think this is a great idea. May 2, 2012 4:46PM
212 I hate the smell oftobacco smoke and I really feel sorry for peolpe that cant kick May 2, 2012 4:45PM the habit. However usually when you want stop something from killing people you begin at the source for example they made marijuana illegal, why not make tobacco illegal, it is really killing people, including children.We go to war in other countries to stop people from being killed,lthink dying of cancer is as gruesome as any antrocities you see in other countries. "STOP THE TOBACCO CORPORATIONS FROM SELLING THIS EVIL DRUG!'"
213 I find there are still business' in Georgina that still smoke in the buildiing. I think May 2, 2012 4:34PM its disgusting, i refuse to buy anything there because everything smells like tobacco.
214 Now that smoking is no longer allowed inside buildings, smokers congregate at May 2, 2012 4:34PM the entrances causing clouds of smoke to hang around also. This means that people, including young children, entering the building have to walk through this smoke-filled air and end up stinking of smoke and holding their breath until they are inside. If people wish to smoke, which is their right, they should do it far enough away so that those who do not wish to smell of it or breathe it, which is their right, don' have to.
215 You shouldn' have to walk through a wall of smoke to enter/exit a Town May 2, 2012 4:34PM property.
216 It sets a good example for the children May 2, 2012 4:25 PM
217 I strongly support this by-law. We strive to provide a healthy environment for our May 2, 2012 4:24PM family. I am disgusted every time I walk into the arena/library that I have to pass through a cloud of smoke. I am also tired of finding cigarette butts scattered around soccer fields and baaches ... Thank you for implementing this and all future by-laws surrounding this issue.
218 The doors entering the Ice Palace/Library are the worst. The children (adults) May 2, 2012 4:20PM entering should not have to ba exposed to that level of smoke to get into the building.
219 Sounds great! May 2, 2012 4:16PM
220 fially -someone is doing something right! May 2, 2012 4:15PM
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221 There should be no By-Law to prohibit smoking in the open areas such as May 2, 2012 4:14 PM beaches and parks. By all means prohibit smoking in or around any municipally owned buildings. The town should learn how to enforce no littering laws in parks and on beaches before it attempts to act as "Big Brother" to those it tries to serve.
222 politicians being idiots as usual ..... as a non-smoker, I have no problem with May 2, 2012 4:13PM someones rights to smoke, as long as it is not affecting a non-smokers rights. Smoking outside, hardly constitutes a infringement on my rights as a non- smoker. It would be Interesting if this were to be challenged in court, if it would not be overturned as a infringement ofthe charter.
223 Please ensure that appropriate signage is attached which require a minimum May 2, 2012 4:11PM distance from the buildings to prevent the doorway "fog" that is too often present. Thank you
224 I think that this is an excellent and very progressive step forward for the town. May 2, 2012 3:54 PM Congrats to council for standing firm on this controversial topic.
225 Information, education ..... yes "prohibition" of smoking .... no I am from tt is called May 2, 2012 3:51 PM "East Block"- are we there,yet?
226 Irs about time! May 2, 2012 3:40PM
227 As a tax paying, responsible resident of Georgina, I feel that this by-law is taking May 2, 2012 3:38PM away from my rights. I understand the idea behind it as far as the irresponsible individuals who smoke in front of building entrances, thew cigarette butts, etc. But I do not support this law as I enjoy the activities provided within and around the community.
228 way to go...... May 2, 2012 3:35PM
229 Outside the Arena seems to be the biggest nuisance as parents smoke directly May 2, 2012 3:33PM outside the library/arena doors so that pedestrians are forced to walk through the smoke to get inside. I completely support a smoke-free bylaw on all town properties.
230 I would be supportive of what is being proposed. May 2, 2012 3:27PM
231 Quite often entrances ot facilities reek so much of tobacco, you often wonder if May 2, 2012 3:26PM indeed there is a no-smoking ban at all.
232 I have never smoked, but knowing smokers banning them from your properties May 2, 2012 3:24PM to smoke will not make them quit. Having the inside of a building smoke free is great. But banning people from smoking outside will not do anything, I think this is extreme.
233 Yes I agree to have any area that has kids playing or using to be smoke free. I May 2, 2012 3:24 PM hate even when we go out for dinner and they are smoking just outside the door, that makes me so angry. Our kids have rights too !
234 I do not agree with this and I do not smoke. People should be able to smoke May 2, 2012 3:19PM OUTDOORS. Stop trying to be TOO "politically correct". Let's spend more time
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(and money) on business and residential GROWTH in the town of Georgina and forget about tryign to rule individuals on such a petty subject.
235 I think this is a logical step in this day and age. The less smoke anyone is May 2, 2012 3:14PM exposed to, the better. It's a health issue.
236 I think being this stringent would impact potential fundraisers and events and May 2, 2012 3:09PM potentially deter people from coming to the Georgina area:
237 It's about time! I wish ~would be made illegal, period! I'm sick of picking up used May 2, 2012 3:08 PM butts froin my property when thoughtless people just drop their butts on the ground and they blow into my yard. Don't we already have a by-law against littering? Why isn't that enforced as well?
238 I have attended many many softball games held at the ROC and town May 2, 2012 3:06PM diamanonds behind the town offices, and have witnessed first hand the COACHES and BOARD MEMBERS of L.S.M.S.A. smoking while at the diamonds (not within a certain amount of feet away). This offends me because they know and publish to the members there is a no smoking policy in effect, but, we all know, the bi law officers NEVER come around and see this, therefore,they do it anyway BECAUCE THEY CAN.
239 I am a non-smoker, if we are to ban around the arena etc. I think we still need to May 2, 2012 3:06PM be considerate and alot a "smoking area" somewhere around the properties.
240 I am tired of seeing butts everywhere and being smoked out just going into/out of May 2, 2012 3:03PM plaza's, stores, etc., etc entances. SMOKING at gas stations. You see people filling up their tanks and smoking with gas fumes everywhere.
241 It disgusts me that people stand right outside the doors to town facilities, in May 2, 2012 2:59PM particular the arenas, and smoke exactly where children enter and ex~. I have, on several occasions, kindly asked people to move away from the entrance, with not much success. My daughter holds her breath and runs.
242 I support it aKhough I do not know how it can be enforced at the parks and May 2, 2012 2:56PM beaches.
243 I definitely would like to see the by-law include arenas etc. It's pretty gross to May 2, 2012 2:55PM walk outside the arena, only to inhale someones second hand smoke. GO SMOKE FREE!!
244 I appreciate that no one wants to walk past a bunch of smokers when walking May 2, 2012 2:53PM into an area meant for "healthy living" (i.e. the pool, arena, park, beach) but bannning smoking outright is reverse discrimination. Instead, allow a designated smoking area AWAY from building entrances, and then ENFORCE the use of that area with zero tolerance for anyone smoking outside that area.
245 Smokers have the right to smoke. They do not however have the right to smoke May 2, 2012 2:50 PM in areas that cause the rest of us to inhale unwanted smoke. Not to mention the litter of filters that are left behind. I will enjoy entering facilities Without having to walk through a cloud of smoke and will enjoy watching soccer games without breathing in someone else's second hand smoke. This is a bylaw I fully support.
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246 Do NOT agree with the parks and beached ban either... nanny-state here we May 2, 2012 2:49 PM come!
247 Smoking belongs on private property. May 2, 2012 2:46PM
248 I don\ like approaching the front doors of the arenas, library or walking at the May 2, 2012 2:45PM soccer fields to watch my kids play and having to walk through a cloud of smoke. Give smokers a back door to smoke at away from the building.
249 I absolutely hate it when I take my kids to the library and have to walk though the May 2, 2012 2:42PM "hockey parents'" wall of smoke to get inside. ·
250 Gl May 2, 2012 2:40PM
251 Great idea! May 2, 2012 2:38PM
252 Fully support the by-law as it is disgusting walking thru a "smoke wall" when May 2, 2012 2:36PM entering the arena in Keswick.
253 As long as these no smoking by-laws are regularly enforced, otherwise, they May 2, 2012 2:35PM don't mean a thing.
254 You are turning smokers into criminals and there is no evidence to suggest May 2, 2012 2:34PM smoking outdoors is harmful. At the very least ensure there is a designated area for smokers so they too can enjoy these facilities. We pay taxes too!
255 Will this be enforcable by by-law officers or residents are expected to "self May 2, 2012 2:30PM police". Are notices going up at the parks and beaches and is this in addition to the current 1Om from playgrounds etc. It appears there are a few no-smoking by-laws in place?
256 Any law that removes the mess of discarded butts and smell from the front of May 2, 2012 2:27 PM buildings is a great idea
257 I TOTALLY SUPORT THIS BY-LAW Simce the town maintains the bus stops May 2, 2012 2:26PM and she~ers, sidewalks and dog parks, they should be included as well. The by- law officers should be enforcing law regarding underage smokers especially infront of schools and at plazas. Give the enforcement officers some powers to do their jobs
258 Absolutely!! I understand it is the choice of the smoker to continue with such a May 2, 2012 2:24PM vulgar and unheaHhy habit but I do NOT want to have to inhale anyone else's second hand smoke. PERIOD.
259 This is a good thing! Hazardous for our heaHh, why put up with smokers that are May 2, 2012 2:22 PM affecting our and our children's physical well•being.
260 I agree· However I think we need to be more educated on the subject. I don't May 2, 2012 2:14PM smoke anymore, but my visiting family and friends still do. You need to indicate when people are in a non smoking zone, and that tickets will be distributed if caught. What is the penaHy???? Also, you may want to indicate where the designated smoking area is ..... # one question ... otherwise people won't abide by the law. I don' think about the issue because i don't smoke· but i don't know the rules when a visiting family/friends asks.
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261 I would love to see these locations as smoke-free. So many families and May 2, 2012 2:13 PM children use these facilities and I think that it's so important that healthy lifestyles are reinforced where ever possible ... Good luck!
262 I can understand a "no smoking" policy near doorways/entrances, ~tc. I don't May 2, 2012 2:11 PM believe it would be fair to enforce "on all Town properties" if $OtnEiQhe is being respectful and mindful of others around them, especially when/where children are (i.e. how can in a parking lot away from others be an issue?). Maybe the issue is people being mindful and respectful? ·
263 There is nothing worse than shepparding your children through clouds of noxious May 2, 2012 2:01 PM smoke on your way in and out of hockey/karate/swimming/gym playdate$/the library. Except maybe your children picking up discarded cigarette butts while playing at DeLe Salle beach.
264 I totally support this but I don't think it will work. The current bylaws at buildings May 2, 2012 1:59PM where you can not smoke within a certain distance of the entryway do not work. People will always find a way to break the bylaw.
265 Great ideal! Hopefully it passes!! May 2, 2012 1:59PM
266 We hate walking into these (or any) facilities through a fog of smoke. May 2, 2012 1:58PM
267 I think this is an excellent idea. Not only for everyone's health, but for the overall May 2, 2012 1:55 PM health of our children. We need to set the example and the less kids see of smoking, the more it will help them in their future.
268 I think the current restrictions are fine. May 2, 2012 1:53 PM
269 I support this 100%. It's about time. I live across from a park and the people May 2, 2012 1:53 PM there smoking with there children it's gross. It would be nice to go to the park and not see everybody's butts on the ground.
270 This is a great idea- my kids don't need to see anyone smoking. Thanks! May 2, 20121:51 PM
271 I think it's a great idea and back it wholeheartedly! It's horrible going to the May 2, 2012 1:51 PM pool/ice pad/library and having to walk through smoke clouds to imler the buildings.
272 Residents, per capita, of Georgina seem to smoke more than in large cities, so May 2, 2012 1:50 PM the process should be gradual with more leniency at the start. As well, for those with mental health and addiction issues, smoking represents a comfort that should be acknowledged, so there should be some convenient areas where smoking is allowed to ease the transition. In this regard, education and encouragement for youth should be a priority to eliminate smoking as a lifestyle.
273 I agree with no smoking INSIDE but you're not the boss of OUTSIDE. I find it May 2, 2012 1:47 PM absurd. Next you'll be making all facilities and properties scent free so as to not upset those with allergies. Come on! ·
274 Good idea. Hope you can get enough support. People, especially kids shouldn't May 2, 2012 1:43 PM have to dodge their way through second hand smoke to enter pulic areas. Susan Kelly
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275 If halls are rented that have liquor licences many patrons would like to smoke May 2, 2012 1:42PM outside,
276 What is the point of a no smoking building, when you have to hold your breath May 2, 20121:42 PM and run through the cloud of smoke at the front door. I am a non-smoker and even the slightest smell of cigarette smoke makes me ill. Disgusting habit!!
277 Second habd smoke kills too so the more we can do to pritect our non smokers May 2, 2012 1:41 PM the better
278 There is nothing worse, in my opinion than being at Delasalle beach, trying to May 2, 2012 1:41 PM enjoy the fresh air and water, and having to put up with some one beside you blowing smoke in your direction! Or putting your feet in the sand and finding dozens of cigarette butts! yuck!
279 I would support the ban on smoking in and around these facilities, but the May 2, 2012 1:40 PM proposed ban goes to far by attemping to ban even the carrying of tobacco products. Also if someone is in their own car what business Is It of the town if they are smoking as long as they do not throw their finished smoking products out on town properties.
280 While a non-resident now, we lived in Georgina for years and still take part in May 2, 2012 1:40 PM many activities in the town so would HIGHLY endorse a total smoking ban on town properties.
281 While I do not have a problem with banning smoking in or around town May 2, 2012 1:40PM properties, such as libraries, arenas, etc., I do have a problem with the ban on outdoor areas such as parks. I am not a smoker myself but strongly feel that until the federal government outlaws smoking completely, which they will never do because they rake in far to much in taxes, then there should be some places lhat smokers are allowed to smoke. I have no problem with in or around buildings but in the great ouldoors it seems ridiculous. There is lots of room for people to smoke away from non-smokers so they won1 be bothered. When factories stop spewing pollution Into our atmosphere completely then maybe it's time to mandate smoking outside. Until then all you are doing is again going after the little guy who is not the major source of pollution in our world. Just my humble opinion.
282 So glad that the smoking by-law will now include all town properties May 2, 2012 1:39PM
283 I absolutely support this. I hate feeling like my kids and I have to walk through May 2, 2012 1:39PM smoke to get into the library or other public facilities. I think the problem that you will have will be enforcing the bylaw· whenever you walk by some places that already have a smoking ban, you still see people smoking in areas they shouldn't be. Hope to see the bylaw passed!
284 I commend you on this. I visited Edmonton two summers ago and noticed that May 2, 2012 1:39 PM they a;e very strict on where butts can be thrown. What a difference! Everything was so clean. I imagine it must be easier on their water systems too, without all those butts clogging things up.
285 It's the way the rest of the province and country are moving, so it's great to know May 2, 2012 1:36PM Georgina is keeping up, as we frequently visit the area and my son attends
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school in Keswick .. All my friends in the area are non-smokers and would support this initiative. TIFN -The Miseners, Mount Albert, guy.mlsener@rogers.
286 I think its the best thing you could do. Since I stop smocking Smoke really May 2, 2012 1:35PM bothers me so I stay a way from it as much as I cari. ·
287 I hate having to walk through a cloud of smoke with my children when taking May 2, 2012 1:33 PM them to the arena to play hockeyllllllll!!
288 I absolutely hate going into the Keswick Library with the smoking and May 2, 2012 1:32PM skateboarding happening in front of the doors. Its noi verywelcoming.
289 This is a great intitative. May 2, 2012 1:29PM
290 Go for it. May 2, 2012 1:27PM
291 I don't believe that this should be inforced! Since when does anyone have the May 2, 2012 1:27 PM right to tell an adult what they can or cannot do. I think it is insulting! It is their choice to smoke. Instead of making areas where people cannot smoke - make areas where people CAN smoke. This by far makes more sense!
292 Excellent idea! I have a sensitivity to smoke and dislike being exposed to it. May 2, 2012 1:26PM
293 Wonderful initiative. May 2, 2012 1:23PM
294 I believe that designated smoking area's outside of buildings with proper waste May 2, 2012 1:23PM containers is suffiCient. Outdoor parks and beaches should have no smoking restrictions, however, I do believe that special waste containers for cigarette butts are needed and the lltering by-law enforced.
295 i totally agree with non smoking in any indoor facility even as a smoker I do not May2, 2012 1:20PM like walking into a building and smelling smoke. I also feel tha smoking around kids playgrounds is wrong BUT I also as a smoker have rights I don~ smoke in my house or my car I do smoke outside and do not think i should be told that I can not smoke outside a facility not at the front door mind you but as a resident I feel a smoking area is my right.
296 Each individual has the right to choose to smoke or not. Should an individual May 2, 2012 1:19 PM choose to smoke it should not be at the risk or discomfort of others and I feel there should be designated areas. Designated areas should not be located just outside of doorways or in paths that others are required to travel through.
297 Being a former smoker, I still find itterrible to walk into or out of the Ice Palace May 2, 2012 1:18PM with my daughter & having to pass through the cloud of smoke. Not healthy at all! I look forward to the By-Law.
298 Having to walk through the smokers who congregate outside the Keswick May 2, 2012 1:18PM library/arena Is disgusting; whether they are "away" from the entrance or not they are still NEAR the entrance and to get in everyone has to pass through them. Including children. I deliberately choose smoke-free venues because I don1 smoke - passing through the choking clouds of cigarettes to get in the library is bad enough, but to retum home from simply picking up .books reeking of a strange~s exhaled smoke fumes is annoying and gross. ·
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299 I am allergic to cigarette smoke and do not think that any non smoker should May 2, 2012 1:17PM have to be exposed to it. Also, I find most smokers have the habil of putting out their cigarettes by dropping the butts on the ground and grinding them into the pavement thereby littering the area around them. which means others have to clean it up later- at an additional expense to the town.
300 We don't allow drinking in public spaces (other than licenced establishments) so May 2, 2012 1:15PM why should we allow smoking?
301 Please get the smokers totally away from the whole entrance to the arena, May 2, 2012 1:13PM including the covered area at the end. My child ( participating in healthy exercise) has to pass these people (usually whilst holding her breath) four or five times a week and that excludes visits to the library. If they need to smoke they should do it in their own cars or not on the town property at all.
302 As a smoker that is hoping to quit in the near future, I still don'tthink that this is a May 2, 2012 1:12 PM good idea. I would worry that parents and grandparents of small children would just start smoking in their cars again, if they don't have any other choices. Thank you
303 AHhough this will be quit an inconvenience to parent of children playing hockey May 2, 2012 1:11 PM or taking part in an activity in a facility I think that they should be able to get through the time of a hockey game without having a smoke at the entrance. This is really no different then what has been legislated for school board properties for years.
304 I would like to have it enforced. Like having signs entering the parks, printing the May 2, 2012 1:10PM information on the receipts.
305 AHhough smokers are to stay within so many feet of the door this is often not the May 2, 2012 1:09PM case. It is annoying, as well as sometimes hard to breathe, just trying to get past a group of smokers to the doors into the arena , library and other public areas. If you are a young mother with children it can take several minutes to get past the smoke, which , although outside stays around as these areas are under roof cover.
306 My daughter suffers from asthma and we have had to walk through clouds of May 2, 2012 1:09 PM smoke just outside the doors of various public buildings many times, or let go of our place in an outdoor lineup when people insisted on smoking publicly out of doors. This has caused her a great deal of suffering. I'm sympathetic to smokers but they really must keep the smoke away from non-smokers. I heartilly support the bylaw. Susanne McKim
307 I was at the library last night and was overwhelmed by the amount of smoke. May 2, 2012 1:06PM
308 Less smoke the better! May 2, 2012 1:05PM
309 Yes, I totally support increased areas of no-smoking, especially where children May 2, 2012 1:05PM are playing.
310 I respect the right of those who decide to smoke. But I feel that others should not May 2, 2012 1:05PM have to be subjected to it. Especially in places where youth are actively in attendances such as the area, youth centeres, library etc.
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311 Absolutely. I quit smoking many years ago when I first found out how bad it is for May 2, 2012 1:00PM your health. I absolutely frown on walking through, or should I say, cutting through the smoke to enter any building. If you are going to be exposed to smoke, it should be at your own discression ... not the smokers! Certainly our children and youth should not be exposedll
312 I do not see how smoking outside would effect people on the other side of the lot May 2, 2012 12:59 PM etc. ·
313 Very progressive .. way to go! May 2, 2012 12:59 PM
314 I don't like coming out of buildings and in-haling second hand smoke from people May 2, 2012 12:59 PM who are smoking just outside of doorways, etc. You can still smell the smoke from across a parking lot, that is not fair to non-smokers and especially to children, thank you.
315 I am asthmatic, and I have found myself having trouble breathing after walking May 2, 2012 12:59 PM past smokers in front of the arena. I also found the cigarette smoke of the spectators quite annoying when I coached soccer teams and was very pleased when the ban at the parks was initiated. Please initiate this new by-law as soon as possible!
316 We need to stop the smoking on the beach most importantly. Having small May 2, 2012 12:59 PM children crawling around and picking up cigarette butts is appaulling. I appreciate the towns efforts.
317 Non-smokers are offended as much inside faciliites as they are outside facilities. May 2, 2012 12:58 PM It is offensive to other spectators watching their child play outdoor soccer (for example) when a person smokes. Smokers can go to their cars or their backyards to smoke. It sets the right role modelling for Ieday's youth to spare them and our health system from being burdened with poor heath related to smoking.
318 Like the new law May 2, 2012 12:56 PM
319 Good idea but it will need lots of enforcement. May 2, 2012 12:56 PM
320 I would like to know that my future generations will be able to live in a smoke free May 2, 2012 12:58 PM society.
321 Good work and please keep it up.... May 2, 2012 12:56 PM
322 I find that entrance doors to the arenas are the worst place. it is like walking May 2, 2012 12:55 PM through a tunnel filled with smoke. II would.not be so bad even if the smoking by law was amended so that people would have to smoke at least 1000' away from all entrances.
323 It's about time! May 2, 2012 12:55 PM
324 Set the precedence for all communities to follow! May 2, 2012 12:54 PM
325 I agree with the Non-smoking by-law, however designated area should be May 2, 2012 12:54 PM establish. Its not illegal to smoke and rights should be considered, therefore designated areas should be provided.
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326 I do support the By-Law 100%. I am wondering though. Since it appears that May 2, 2012 12:54 PM more and more restrictions are piaGed on smokers, what is going to happen when they are totally banned from everywhere.????? Not everyone wants to quit since they feel is a right somehow.
327 I can understand the prohibition in some areas, but beaches and parks is May 2, 2012 12:51 PM extending it a bit too far. If smoking is as harmful as they say it is -why not ban cigarettes from being sold. Period. The government still provides the choice for those who choose to smoke, yet want to ban it everywhere. Doesn't make sense to me.
328 LEAVE THE SMOKERS ALONE- THEY ARE PEOPLE TOO May 2, 2012 12:51 PM
329 I am an occasional smoker but a smoker non the less .. all facilities should be May 2, 2012 12:50 PM smoke free as an encouragement to younger people to not take up the habit.As weel 98% of smokers do not put there butts in ashtrays that are in certain areas but litter the ground .. between these and Tim Horton cups it really is a blight on our town·
330 There should be designated smoking area's the same way there is at Canada's May 2, 2012 12:50 PM wonderland keep the peace on both sides of the fence
331 I'm at the Ice Palace minimum 4 days a week and the amount of people outside May 2, 2012 12:50 PM blowing smoke for me and my children to inhale is disgusting. Not to mention the cigarette butts littered about. We teach our kids smoking is bad for your health, so to see an adult or teenager outside doing that really isn1 helping. I SUPPORT NO-SMOKING ON ALL TOWN OF GEORGINA PROPERTIES!
332 Smoking is disgusting. As far as our family is concerned, you can ban it May 2, 2012 12:49 PM altogether and make it illegal within the boundaries of Georgina ... Tobacco prohibition!
333 I 100% support this by law. For years we had to deal with smokers in public May 2, 2012 12:49 PM places. It's everywhere and we always had to accecpt their bad habits. It would be nice for me and my kids to walk into an arena without walking through a cloud of smoke.
334 At the very least, provide designated smoking areas AWAY from entrances, so May 2, 2012 12:49 PM that people, especially children, do not have to pass through toxic smoke to gain entry into places. The Ice Palace has a particlar1y smoky entry as there are so many parents standing there smoking during activities like hockey etc ....
335 I am a non smoker but realize that smoking is an addiction. I do not believe you May 2, 2012 12:47 PM have the right to dictate where a person may smoke when outside. There should be designated areas outside public buildings. Next you will be trying to make illegal for people to smoke on their own property.
336 In front of entrances is reasonable- on the property is over done May 2, 2012 12:47 PM
337 People smoking in or around any entrance should be stopped. May 2, 2012 12:45 PM
338 I am in full support of your No-Smoking By-Law. My son plays hockey, therefore May 2, 201212:45 PM all winter long we are at the Keswick or Sutton arena. Although I understand
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smokers require a place to smoke, it is very unpleasant to have to walk through their designated area which is just outside the front doors. Also, while In line at the Sutton Fair. I believe that smokers are required to get off the midway, but in the evening, there are a lot of adults who are still smoking. I have also witnessed a lot of smokers at our local beaches and parks and feel very happy about them not being able to smoke in these family-oriented locations. Thank you.
339 Support this 100% ... escpescially l!t youth facilities I times. May 2, 2012 12:45 PM
340 Finally! May 2, 2012 12:44 PM
341 think it is a wonderful initiative - keep our air smoke free - there are enough other May 2, 2012 12:43 PM pollutants at work that we can't eliminate- this we actually can
342 VERY IMPORTANT!! !I! get this DONE. May 2, 2012 12:43 PM
343 I approve of a complete smoking ban in the town. May 2, 2012 12:41 PM
344 after the researchers have spoke in this Matter 1100% agree with them and they May 2, 2012 12:40 PM are non smokers if the towns and govnt want us to not smoke cause its bad why do they sell it they help the cause and all the town workers there are lots where are they going on their breaks for a smoke the back of a building not really fair to take away the right the freedom of choose
345 lfthere is a smoking area, then what does it matter, really. May 2, 2012 12:40 PM
346 I am in agreement but feel as though most smokers will not like this. May 2, 2012 12:40 PM
347 As long as they are not standing right in front of the doors -let people smoke May2, 2012 12:39 PM
348 there should be some area were we can smoke that is not bothering the people. May 2, 2012 12:37 PM it looks terrible when you see a bunch of people standing on the street smoking because there is no where for them to go and smoke
349 Nothing worse than coming out of a building and having to breath someone else May 2, 2012 12:35 PM bad habit!
350 1am not a tobacco user but I find all the new rules to be getting a little out of May 2, 2012 12:30 PM control for all the taxes we pay people should be able to enjoy themselves somewhere in the town they live in they shouldn;t have to feel like they need to be locked in their houses to enjoy their cigarettes If I don;t want to inhale their smoke outside then I will walk around them or say excuse me could you please move over for me and please enjoy your freedom to enjoy what you want I could understand if cigarettes were illegal but they are not you can buy them at the grocery store! This town is getting to be to much like Toronto what a shame.
351 I would definitely support the No-Smoking By-Law. My daughter was registered May 2, 201212:29 PM for skating lessons this past winter and noticed that there were many smokers standing just outside the doorway to the arena entrance. I think that it was terrible not only for adults to have to walk through that, but the volume of children in that area also are exposed as well. Thanks for the survey!
352 I am looking forward to not having to hold my breath before going into the arena. May 2. 2012 12:28 PM
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I hope that this by-law is actually enforced not just something to read on paper.
353 Strongly suggest this By-Law be adopted. Thanks May 2, 2012 12:28 PM
354 I am not and never have smoked, but I must stand up for those who do. There is May 2, 2012 12:28 PM zero science showing that second-hand smoke in the outdoors is hannful to anyone other than the person smoking, and I think it's arrogant, heavy-handed. and perhaps politically opportunistic to ban something just because it isn't popular. Eating processed meats has been shown to· be harmful -would you contemplate banning the consumption of hot dogs in Georgina? I think not. Please apply the same logic and respect for your constituents freedom when it comes to smoking.
355 I would support the by-law as I am a non smoker. How ever, may I make a May 2, 2012 12:27 PM suggestion is to provide a covered smoking area at these locations away from any entrance ways. Mainly for any town of Georgina employees that cannot leave the premisses for their breaks. As well as such places like the Stephan Leacock building this could affect your revenues as some people will not attend this venue.
356 Good God when will the insanity stop. I can see not smoking outdoors around May 2, 2012 12:25 PM children but why shouldn't you be able to go to a parking lot to have a cigarette without feeling like a criminal. I'm tired of 'big brother" getting in my face everylime you tum around.
357 Make the non-smoking area bigger and kep smokers farther away from the May 2, 2012 12:24 PM entrances. Enacting this by-law may have a negative imact on the number of users of town facilities
358 it would be nice to not see any cigarette butts lying around, particularly on the May 2, 2012 12:24 PM beach.
359 Where would a smoker be legally allowed to smoke under the current May 2, 2012 12:23 PM regulations? It seems there is no place left that a smoker can legally smoke anymore.
360 Keep up the good work! May 2, 2012 12:22 PM
361 Smoking has caused severe health problems in some of my family members. I May 2, 2012 12:21 PM don't want to see anyone go through this. The more we discourage smoking, the better chance we have of protecting our youth from this addictive habit that causes so much suffering.
362 I think tabacco sales should be banned as well. May 2, 2012 12:20 PM
363 I am the president of the Redbirds Lacrosse Club. Redbirds Lacrosse Club May 2, 2012 12:18 PM bylaws include a tobacco-free rule so any change contemplated by the Town of Georgina would receive our support.
364 Set a example for our children that smoking is hannful, unacceptable, and not May 2, 201212:17 PM tolerated in our community to protect our community by showing that health is our top priority. Maybe provide a campaigns to assist smokers who would consider quitting at the same time the new amendment is passed so as to not
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aggravate smokers and to show good intentions.
365 To enter the Ice Palace there is often a cloud of smoke that you must walk May 2, 2012 12:17 PM through-this is most likely due to the original smoking area which still contains ash trays despite being covered which is I believe an Ontario law to not smoke under roof covers but this is not well enforced at all.
366 These types of By-Laws just continue to make people angry. Smokers are made May 2, 2012 12:16 PM to feel like they are ciminals because they smoke. Until the Canadian Government is prepared to make smoking illegal, then no one has the right to ban smoking.
367 please, please enforce this by-law, it is a shame to use town facilities and see May 2, 2012 12:14 PM butts everywhere, I would like to see the by,law extended to throwing butts out of moving car windows (this can and has started grass fires) and is not necessary
368 I totally support this as I should not have to walk through a cloud of smoke to get May 2, 2012 12:14 PM into a Town building. There should be no smoking anywhere on Town properly not for example 500 feet from entrance. Most people don't obey the signs anyway if they can1 smoke there period and could risk a hugh fine by doing so t think they might finally get the message and realize that if they want to endanger their own health by all means do so but they should not have the right to endanger mine and my families.
369 I would also suggest that our retail stores adopt this policy or have a smoking May 2, 2012 12:13 PM area which is not in front of the store where other shoppers have to walk thru.
370 I would also like to see it extended to all T of G sponsored events such as the May 2, 2012 12:11 PM Sutton Fair. Sitting in the bleachers at the demolition derby is BRUTAL!
371 I would love to be able to place my towel on the beach and know that I won't be May 2, 2012 12:08 PM putting my hands and feet in discarded cigarette butts!
372 Should include town parking lots. May 2, 2012 12:07 PM
373 The by-law should also extend to include in front of stores, restaurantS etc. May 2, 2012 12:07 PM Nothing like walking into a restaurant or even Tim Horton's to a group of people smoking, which then lingeis into the building when the doors open.
374 If you are going to have this by-law you need to make sure it is enforced. I don't May 2, 2012 12:06 PM have confidence that the by-law will be en forced if people are smoking where they shouldn't be. No parking by-laws are not enforced in the town so why should we believe this by-law will be. People will continue to smoke and park whereever they want because they know there is no penalty or at least they know there is no one who will be enforcing it. Good Luck!
375 sidewalks would be good too ..... tired of picking up ppls butts off my lawn and May 2, 2012 12:05 PM sidewalk!!!!!not to mention thier garbagel!lll
376 I myself find it to be very rude and disrespectful that smokers stand at the May 2, 2012 12:01 PM entrance doors of any place and smoke, and you as a customer, client, worker or whomever have to inhale it walk through it or smell like their cigarette. I also don1 think it's fair that they do that when you have your children with you. I use
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to walk the sidewalk of the Zehrs plaza until the manager of Zehrs along with his employees all stand outside on the sidewlak for their smoke brakes now I have to walk through the parkling lot with my 3yr old to get from one end of the plaza to the other. The same thing happens at Wal-mart, arenas, libraries etc. It needs to be stopped.
377 This is so great!! :) May 2, 2012 12:00 PM
378 Great idea. May 2, 2012 11 :55 AM
379 Way to go! May 2, 2012 11:54 AM
380 I would support this by-law however I think that it is going to be creating a bigger May 2, 2012 11:48 AM problem with lack of enforcement regarding the by-law. Who is going to enforce this? There are so many Town of Georgina Properties that I think that making a new by-law withour proper enforcement defeats the purpose. Perhaps we should be focusing on enforcing the by-laws that we have without adding new ones to worry about. I also think that this new by-law Will encourage Parents who smoke to smoke in their vehicle as they are not allowed to smoke on Town Properties. I just think that all bases should be covered and avenues expored prior to making sure large changes.
381 I see no mention of beaches and parks in this survey. Some smokers in my May 2, 2012 3:25AM community walk in parks with their dogs and have a smoke. They are nowhere near children. I hope this new bylaw does not prevent them doing this.
382 No. I think the current law is wrong, Smoking should be allowed anywhere May 1, 2012 1:20PM outdoors. I just smoke an occasional cigar. If I have spent an afternoon at a beach or a park, with a picnic lunch, I should be able to have a cigar after dinner. I agree with the indoor ban (although I have fond memories of the days when I could smoke a cigar at work and at a bar) as cigarette smoke in a confined room can be qutte overpowering. So please - repeal the current ban on smoking in parks, and let people enjoy the outdoors as they wish.
383 I think that there should be a designated smoking areas far away from the Apr 28, 2012 7:48AM enterances. If people do not follow they should be able to get a fine or not allowed to come to the facilitiy
384 Smokers are only hurting themselves outside. trust me, the pollutants in the air Apr 27, 2012 10:44 AM will kill you just as fast!
385 I would like to see enforcement of this bylaw as I am growing tired of walking Apr 26, 2012 1:47 PM through puffs of smoke to get into any of our facilities Thanks
386 If the amendment means no smoking "outside" of arenas, youth centres, Apr 25, 2012 3:00PM libraries, civic centre, etc then no I do not support the amendment. The current by-law prohibits smoking inside these venues. If a distance of 10 metres from any entrance to the above mentioned venues is part of the amendment I would support that.
387 As a smoker I am very dilligant about where I smoke and what I do with my filter Apr 25, 2012 12:13 PM from my smoke. I dispose of it in a garbage can .. I understand there are concerns about smoking in public areas but I would like to know how the town
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will enforce this? There are no motorized vehicles allowed on town property yet there are always people using them in the park I am located by .. Nothing is ever done about vehicles driving in parks therefore I am not sure how the toWn will enforce NO smoking in parks! Just my 2 cents worth not sure It will helP,!
388 This is long overdue Apr 25, 2012 10:28 AM
389 For places people will attend for several hours, I woudn't object to having an Apr 25, 2012 10:09 AM outdoor smoking area at the far end of the property- ie, an out of the way location at the soccer fields or on the ROC property. Make smokers hike a distance to smoke, but still give them the option.
390 Its not against the law so doni ban it-the air you breathe is worse than smoking Apr 24, 2012 9:51 PM tobacco
391 Thank you for the improvements you have made so far! Apr 24, 2012 3:41 PM
392 Thank you for your strong stance on smoking and for protecting our children and Apr 24, 2012 2:37PM our enjoyment of our public spaces.
393 great job .. set the standards high Georgina is worth it. It is all about being a role Apr 24, 2012 2:02PM model for the youth, and as a non-smoker , i really appreciate the ability to gather in public spaces without smelling tobacco.
394 As much as I am a non-smoker I feel this will be very difficult to enforce and it is Apr 24, 2012 1:10PM starting to effect peopl_e's rights.
395 yes we support this intiative. It is very distressing when we arrive for public Apr 24, 2012 12:41 PM events with my children and we have to wade thru a cloud of smokers to gain access to the venue. Another strong issue is the Bleacher seating at the Sutton Fair. We had several smokers seated with their own children, who wanted to light up and came and stood near my child to smoke. When I asked that he please not smoke near my child as she is severely allergic, The wife, holding her own child was very ignorant and nasty. They realized it was NOT OKAY to smoke by thier children, but found It totally acceptable to smoke near someone elses. The situation became very nasty very quickly. This would be a great outcome to ban smoking in these areas, howver it wont stand up if there is no enforcement of it. !!!!!II Thank you for your efforts!!
396 If we want youth to never smoke we have to set an example; our community Is a Apr 24, 2012 12:08 PM great place to start.
397 I think over-all we have considerate people In Georgina that will be considerate Apr 24, 2012 11 :42 AM of where they smoke. I think there will be a Jot of trouble enforcing the current Jaw at the beaches and parks. Smokers should have some rights too.
398 Good work. Apr24, 201211:36AM
399 I would support having smoke free areas enforced on town properties, for Apr 24, 2012 11 :11 AM example, around entrances. Some Town properties have these areas posted with signs, but they are not enforced. Banning smoking from all Town prop8rties is excessive and invasive. Someone should be able to stand in a parking lot and have a smoke. Since when is a municipal government involved in the personal
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decision making of an individual? If someone is smoking in a parking lot and you want to avoid second-hand smoke., you can easily walk around them.
400 I think this is taking it a little too far ... Smoking will die out within a few more Apr 24, 2012 10:40 AM generations, but there is little point in attempting to pass another by-law or amendment that can not be enforced. Smokers cannot light up in vehicles with children or in many other sites. This does not l!ppear to be a reasonable approach and I am not even a smoker. I think thl!t the town should focus on more important things.
401 I think that it takes away to many rights. I totally agree with having to smoke out Apr24, 2012 10:12AM doors away from entrances though.
402 I do strongly feel there· should be an enforced minimum distance away from Apr 24, 2012 9:36AM Town buildings (entrances and windows) for smoking.
403 This is absolutely ridiculous ...... outside people should be able to smoke but Apr 24, 2012 9:21 AM obviously just another cash grab by a township to punsih people for making their own decisions. Like really is cigarette smoke as bad as all of the huge yachts that have polluted lake simcoe since i was young and made the lake disgusting ...... why doesnt the town make a by law to fine all of these rich people for polluting our lake. Sincerely dissappointed In georgina
404 A location that is shelter should be provided to smokers after all the government Apr 24, 2012 9:18AM has not banned to sale of tobacco - what rights do smokers have?
405 I think this is a great idea. It sets a good example for our youth who are most Apr 24, 2012 8:49AM vulnerable to starting smoking.
406 This is a move in the right direction for health's sake. Also, I'm tired of Apr 24, 2012 8:47AM approaching buildings and outdoor spaces in Georgina, (especially libraries & beaches) whereby, the ground directly surrounding the entrances are absolutely littered with butts. Disgusting to say the least.
407 I BELIEVE SMOKERS SHOULD HAVE SOME RIGHTS. I THINK A Apr 24, 2012 8:39AM DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA AWAY FROM ENTRANCES OR EXITS WOULD BE ENOUGH TO PROTECT NON SMOKERS FROM SECOND HAND SMOKE.
408 I believe there should be no smoking on the premises,it would be a much Apr 24, 2012 7:48AM cleaner environment as smokers tend to throw there buts anywhere!
409 You have segment of the population thay is addicted to a legal substance, Apr 24, 2012 7:33AM accomodate them to a point as they are tax payers as well if not more.
410 I work in one of those buildings and the property is far from the road, also how Apr 23, 2012 5:51 PM rediculous are we going to look with 15-20 people standing on the road in front of the Civic Centre puffing on cigarettes.
411 GOOD FOR GEORGINA: OTHERS HAVE DONE THIS. SMOKING KILLS. DO Apr 23, 2012 4:36PM IT SOMEWHERE ELSE OTHER THAN TOWN FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES.
412 I have had to enter many Town facilities and walk through a group of smoking Apr 23, 2012 4:31 PM
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people. Yes, I smoked as a young adult and it was my choice then. I choose not to smoke now but I am constantly exposed to smoke while entering and exiting facilities. This is not fair. I totally support your Initiative and thank you for making it possible for mE! and my children to attend Town facilities without having to inhale the potentially dangerous smoke. Bravo!.
413 Absolutely, There should be no smoking near entrances to Town facilities as Apr 23, 2012 4:25PM everyone still gets the smoke through the doors and open windows.
414 I think this should prohibit staff at the civic centre from smoking at the entrances Apr 23, 2012 3:31 PM or near staff members office windows (possibly provide a location away from the building for staff to smoke?) Also, eliminate smoking at around the entrances of facilities -people have to walk through this, and the amoumt of cigarette butts on the ground is very unappealing.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REPORT NO. PB-2012-0038
FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF MAY 22, 2012
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SERVICING ALLOCATION CAMLANE HOLDINGS INC. GRANGEMUIR DEVELOPMENTS INC. AND CARNESS DEVELOPMENTS INC. SUBDIVISION FILE NO.: 19TG-2003-001 (PHASE 7)
1. RECOMMENDATION:
A. THAT REPORT NO. PB-2012-0038 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.
B. THAT COUNCIL PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF 162 PERSONS EQUIVALENT (56 UNITS) OF KESWICK WATER AND SEWER SERVICING ALLOCATION TO PHASE 7 OF PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-2003-001, SUBJECT TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD GRANTING DRAFT APPROVAL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PLAN.
C. THAT THE CLERK FORWARD A COPY OF REPORT PB-2012-0038 TO HEATHER KONEFAT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK.
2. INTRODUCTION:
Attached as Schedule '1 ', is a letter dated March 22, 2012 from Stew Beatty of Metrus Developments Inc. requesting that the Town allocate water and sewer servicing allocation (or "allocation") for 113 units of their 207 lot Council approved Phase 7 plan of subdivision. The location of the Phase 7 plan of subdivision is shown on Schedule '2'. The 113 lots Metrus would like the allocation assigned to are highlighted in yellow and identified as "Phase ?A" on the plan accompanying Mr. Beatty's letter (refer to Schedule '1 ').
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3. BACKGROUND:
In August and September of 2011, Council considered and approved revisions to the final phase of plan of subdivision 19TG-2003-001 consisting of 207. units (known as Phase 7). Since this plan of subdivision application was originally approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) back in 2005, the revised plan must also receive the approval from the OMB in order to obtain "draft plan approval" status.
It should be noted that when the OMB granted approval to the subdivision application, it withheld issuing its "Order" on Phase 7, which would give it draft plan approval status, until certain pre-conditions were met.
Through the process of reviewing and revising the draft plan in 2011, revised pre conditions were negotiated and these are attached as Schedule '3'. The revised pre-conditions require the Owner to enter into a no pre-sale agreement with the Town, which prohibits the pre-sale of lots from occurring due to the lack of municipal sewer servicing capacity within the Keswick Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
On May 7, 2012, Council adopted the recommendations of Report No. OED-2012- 0021, including a recommendation that a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a no pre-sale agreement between the owner(s) of the subject lands and the Town. The by-law has been passed and the process of registering said agreement is underway as of the writing of this report. Once the pre-condition is cleared (ie. registration of no-pre-sale agreement on title) the OMB will be in a position to issue its Order of draft plan approval for the revised 207 units Phase 7 draft plan, along with the conditions that have to be satisfied prior to plan registration and subsequent house construction.
The revised set of draft plan conditions, attached as Schedule '4', contain a number of conditions having the effect of restricting registration of the plan until such time as adequate water and sanitary sewer capacity and road capacity is available to service the development. (see conditions 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 highlighted in yellow in Schedule '4')
It should be noted that Metrus has submitted an application for preliminary servicing allocation assignment for all of the 207 units in Phase 7 under the 2012 Keswick Servicing Allocation Assignment Program (KSAAP), but this allocation is to come from new capacity made available by the expansion of the Keswick STP. It is anticipated that the first instalment of new sewage capacity from the expanded STP will be available in the 151 quarter of 2013, or approximately one year from now. -88-
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Notwithstanding their application to the 2012 KSAAP, Metrus and its two builders (Lancaster Homes and Greystone Homes) are running out of building lots and, thus, is seeking allocation in order to keep its building program going. As of early March, 2012 Metrus advises that building permits have been obtained for all of the 182 lots in the Phase 6 plan of subdivision and, of those, approximately 160 houses are occupied. The remaining 23 houses are under construction.
The March 22, 2012 allocation request letter was based on the understanding that the extension of Highway 404 to Georgina was to be opened to traffic by mid December of this year (2012). Under such a scenario, the lifting of the road capacity restriction for 113 ·units would not be unreasonable given the time required to construct and occupy all the units. Under this scenario, the servicing allocation could be assigned by Council through a transfer of unassigned Industrial allocation from the current STP. However, on April 4, 2012, staff were advised by an MTO staff member through an email that the completion of the Highway 404 extension from Green Lane to Woodbine/Ravenshoe would be delayed to the late Fall of 2014. Upon hearing of this delay, Town staff spoke with Regional staff and we agreed that it was no longer appropriate to consider the lifting of the road capacity restriction for the 113 lots. To this end, further consideration of Metrus' request was put on hold pending an official update from the Province on the status of the Highway 404 project and the timing of its completion. To date, we have not received any official update directly from the Province, however, in recent correspondence from Regional Chairman & CEO, Bill Fisch to York Region Council members, he indicates that the Province anticipates the opening to occur in the summer of 2014 (subject to good weather and unhindered construction).
4. ANALYSIS:
Given the delay of the completion of the Highway 404 extension to the summer or fall of 2014, to simply ignore and lift the regional road restriction for 113 units is not an option. As such, the only option is to find and assign sewage capacity from the current STP that also has regional road capacity or, alternatively, transfer allocation from the Industrial category and find matching regional road capacity (ie. take it away from another developer who is not ready to proceed - similar to what was done with another Keswick draft approved plan of subdivision (19T-95070; Daycornet).
As Council may recall, a number of years ago the Region purchased lands immediately west of and adjacent to the Keswick STP property in order to facilitate the expansion of the Plant. The lands were purchased from a developer who had planning approvals and servicing allocation for a total of 83 townhouse units (241 -89-
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persons equivalent of allocation). Due to its proximity to the STP and extensive forest cover, these lands are no longer considered developable.
The proposed York Region affordable housing project (a 97 unit apartment building) requires a transfer of 156 persons of allocation, from the 241 persons currently assigned to the former Belmont townhouse lands that the Region now owns. This leaves 85 persons equivalent of allocation still assigned to the former Belmont lands. This 85 persons, coupled with allocation (77 persons) remaining unused within the Residential Category of available allocation, results in a total of 162 persons equivalent of allocation (or 56 units @ 2.9 ppu) that is available from the current capacity in the STP, which also has regional road capacity.
In the writers opinion, Council is in a position to re-assign this rema1nmg 162 persons equivalent of servicing capacity. However, the question, "who should get it?", should be considered. In this regard, the applications submitted under the current phase of the 2012 KSAAP can be used as a good barometer to measure the current private landowner interests in developing lands in Keswick. A separate report is under preparation regarding the 11 applications seeking servicing allocation. Based on an assessment of all of these applications, the writer is of the opinion that the 162 (56 units) persons of unassigned allocation can be assigned to the Metrus Phase 7 plan for the following key reasons:
1. The Phase 7 plan of subdivision is pre-serviced for 113 lots and is very close to registration. No other ongoing or proposed project that does not have allocation and road capacity in Keswick is as far along in the process towards construction;
2. The developer and builders have a proven track record of constructing quality houses and using any assigned allocation in an expedient manner;
3. It allows for the continuance of the completion of this specific neighbourhood in Simcoe Landing; and,
4. The building permits generated will help the Town meet its budgeted building related revenues for 2012 into 2013.
5. UPDATED KESWICK WATER AND SEWER ALLOCATION LISTING:
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DEVELOPMENT (p.4 of Schedule '5'), as of May 1, 2012 there are 377 unbuilt units in Keswick having both servicing allocation and regional road capacity.
6. CONCLUSION
Metrus is asking that allocation be assigned for 113 units of their 207 lot Phase 7 plan of subdivision in Simcoe Landing, so that their builders can continue constructing homes over the balance of this year and into next year.
Due to the delay of the Highway 404 extension, any allocation must have regional road capacity in order for development to take place at this time. However, there is not enough unassigned allocation with road capacity to satisfy Metrus' request (113 units).
There is, however, 162 persons of unassigned allocation with road capacity (56 units) that is available, and staff recommends that this be preliminarily assigned to the Phase 7 plan. At the time the subdivision agreement is brought to Council for approval a further resolution will be presented to Counci for adoption to give formal assignment of the allocation to 56 lots/units in the Phase 7 plan. This would enable Metrus to proceed with the registration and the lifting of the 'H' - holding zone restriction in order to allow the construction of 56 homes. The balance of the lots in Phase 7 (151) would still be restricted from registration and development until such time as the conditions dealing with road capacity and servicing allocation can be satisfied.
Prepared by: Recommended by:
UJhranr Harold W. Lenters, M.Sc.PI, MCIP, RPP Winanne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Director of Planning and Building Chief Administrative Officer
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Town of Georgina Planning and Building Department 26557 Civic Centre Road Keswick, Ontario L4P 3G1
Attention: Mr. Harold Lenters, Director Planning and Building Department
Reference: Camlane Holdings Inc. Grangemulr Developments Inc. & Carness Developments Inc. Request for Servicing Allocation Subdivision File No. 19TG·2003·001
Dear Mr. Lenters;
We are writing to ask that the Town of Georgina allocate servicing for 113 units of the 207 units in the above Plan of Subdivision.
We are in the process of registering the plan and entering into a Subdivision Agreement with the Town. You will recall that we worked with the Town to resolve various parking concerns and revised the plan to eliminate conflicts where possible. Council approved the revised Draft Plan for 207 units and the Zoning By-law to implement it. The engineering drawings are approved; the roads and services for the 113 units are already built.
Enclosed is a copy of the proposed Final Plan of Subdivision. The 113 units we are requesting allocation for are shown. The 113 units represent product we have committed to our builders for their 2012 building season. Once registered, these lots will be sold to Lancaster Homes and Greystone Homes which have been actively building in South Keswick, without Interruption, since 2003. The remaining 94 units in the plan are phased to be built in 2013.
We are addressing traffic with the Region of York. The commuter parking lot was constructed to provide a ride sharing opportunity for this plan. We anticipate that half of the 113 units will be occupied prior to the end of 2012. The Highway 404 extension is scheduled to be operational in December of this year. There may be a lag of a month or two as homes are occupied prior to the highway being opened. We are confirming with York Region that this will not cause an impact on the Regional arterial road network. Schedule '1'
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Metrus Development Inc. Town of Georgina Mr. Harold Lenters March 22, 2012 Page 2
Again, we are asking for the Town's consideration of allocating services to the 113 units shown on the attached plan. We would appreciate your review of this request and would be pleased to meet with you and address Council on this matter if needed. If further information is required I would be pleased to provide it.
Yours truly, METRUS DEVELOPMENT INC . .dff:P1J Project Manager
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REVISED PRE-CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF ONT ARlO MUNCIPAL BOARD ORDER
THE FOLLOWING PRE-CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD ORDER FOR THE DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PHASE (KNOWN HERETO AS PHASE 7) OF PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-2003-001; AND SHALL RELATE TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PREPARED BY KLM PLANNING PARTNERS INC., DRAWING NO. 10:04, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 OR ANY FURTHER PHASES THEREOF:
1. Prior to or concurrent with draft plan approval, the Owners shall enter into an agreement with the Town of Georgina, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owners to:
A. Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with end users (*) for the subject lands until such time as:
a. the Town of Georgina approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon the construction of infrastructure; or,
b. i. York Region has advised in writing that it is no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the expected completion of the Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant expansion project; and, ii. The Council of the Town of Georgina has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to the subject development; or,
c. the Regional Commissioner of Environmental Services confirms servicing capacity for this development by a suitable alternative method and the Town of Georgina allocates the capacity to this development.
AND
B. Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with non end users for the subject lands unless the agreement of purchase iliid sale contains a condition that requires the purchaser and any subsequent purchasers to enter into a separate agreement with the Town of Georgina, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owners to the same terms as set out in item A above.
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2. Prior to draft plan approval, the Owners shall enter into an indemnity agreement with York Region, which agreement shall be registered on title, agreeing to save harmless York Region from any claim or action as a result of York Region releasing conditions and pre-conditions of draft approval as part of the draft approval of revised Plan of Subdivision 19T-03G01, or any phase thereof, including, but not limited to claims or actions resulting from, water or sanitary sewer service not being available when anticipated. The agreement shall include a provision that requires all subsequent purchasers of the subject lands, who are not end-users, to enter into a separate agreement with York Region as a condition of the agreement of purchase and sale, agreeing to indemnify York Region on the same terms and conditions as the Owners.
(*)the term •end users' for the purpose of the above noted pre-conditions is defined as the eventual homeowner who is purchasing an individual lot containing a dwelling for the purpose of occupancy. -97-
REVISED DRAFT PLAN CONDITIONS 19TG-2003-001 (Revisions noted in BOLD)
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHALL BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE FOR REGISTRATION OF THE FINAL PHASE (KNOWN HERETO AS PHASE 7) OF PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-2003-001 OR ANY FURTHER PHASES THEREOF:
1. Approval shall relate to draft plan of subdivision prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., Drawing No. 10:04, dated September 22, 2010, and incorporating the following red-line revision:
a) Block 9 shall be revised to accommodate 4 single detached dwelling lots rather than 6 townhouse dwelling units, thus bringing the total unit count to 207 units.
2. The road allowances included within the draft plan of subdivision shall be named to the satisfaction of the area municipality and the Regional Municipality of York Planning and Development Services Department.
3. The road allowances included within this draft plan of subdivision shall be dedicated to the Town of Georgina as public highways without monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances.
4. Public highways, including permanent and any temporary turning circles, expanded bulbs, daylighting triangles and 0.3 reserves shall be designed, layed out and constructed by the Owner, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina.
5. Any dead end roads are to be terminated in a temporary turning circle and/or a 0.3 metre reserve, which are to be conveyed to the Town of Georgina without monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances, to be held by the area municipality until required for future road allowances or development of adjacent lands.
6. The Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise, of the Town of Georgina; prior to final approval, the area municipality shall confirm that the subdivision agreement will be registered by the area municipality against the lands to which it applies as provided in the Planning Act.
7. The Owner shall design and construct the municipal water distribution and sanitary sewage collection systems including any sewage pumping stations, water booster stations and any external servicing required to connect the subject lands to the existing municipal system, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina.
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8. The Owner shall convey to the Town of Georgina any easements as may be required for storm and sanitary sewer purposes, stormwater management or municipal utility purposes without monetary consideration and free of all encumbrances. 9. The Owner shall submit complete and detailed engineering drawings and accompanying reports, designed in accordance with the current Town of Georgina Municipal Design Criteria in effect at the time development occurs, for review by the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina and agree in the subdivision agreement to construct all works at the Owner's cost all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina.
10. The Owner shall submit to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina, a fully detailed analysis of traffic calming measures which may be utilized in the subdivision, as prepared by a qualified traffic consultant.
11. The Owner shall submit a detailed fence plan showing all required fencing; privacy, noise and security and shall agree in the subdivision agreement to erect such fencing all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works for the Town of Georgina.
12. The lands within this draft plan of subdivision shall be appropriately zoned by a zoning by-law that has come into effect in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. The Holding provision of Section 36 of the Planning Act shall be used in conjunction with any zone category which applies to the draft plan of subdivision in order to ensure that development does not occur until such time as the Holding 'H' symbol has been removed. Terms of removal of the Holding 'H' symbol shall include confirmation from the Regional Municipality of York that there will be adequate water and sanitary servicing capacity and road capacity to service the plan of subdivision.
13. That a by-law or resolution be passed by the Council of the Town of Georgina authorizing sewer and water allocation for 207 units (600 p.e.).
14. The Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that due to servicing constraints, registration of the 207 units shall only proceed when additional water and sewage servicing and road capacity has been confirmed.
15. The owner shall confirm that all lands dedicated to the Town of Georgina shall be free of all noxious and deleterious substances.
16. The Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement not to remove trees or hedge rows without the written approval of the area municipality. -99- Page 3 of Revised Draft Plan Conditions 19TG-2003-001
17. The Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement to landscape those blocks and streets to be conveyed to the area municipality, in accordance with the master landscape plan.
18. The Owner shall enter into a Developers Group Agreement to ensure the provision of community and common facilities such as school sites, municipal services, parks and public roads in the South Keswick Development Area Plan to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building and the Town Solicitor, and a certificate confirming completion of such agreement(s) shall be provided to the Town by the Developers Group Trustee to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
19. The Owner shall be required to satisfy all provisions of the York Region Tree By law No. TR-1-91-154 and the Town of Georgina's Development Design Criteria respecting preservation and protection of trees and vegetation. Where trees are lost through development, the owner shall agree to compensate the Town through additional tree planting and shall submit a detailed landscaping and tree planting plan for review by the Director of Engineering and Public Works and the Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture for the Town of Georgina and agree to carry out the planting in the subdivision agreement.
20. Prior to registration of the plan, or any part thereof, or the issuance of building permits, the Owner shall prepare Urban Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Town of Georgina, for the subject development. The owner has the option to work in conjunction with the owner(s) of plan of subdivision 19T-95052 to ensure compatibility between the two abutting subdivisions.
21. Prior to registration of the plan, or any part thereof, or the issuance of building permits, the owner shall prepare Architectural Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Town of Georgina, for the subject development. The Architectural Design Guidelines shall complement and be in conformity with the associated Urban Design Guidelines as approved by Town Council. The owner has the option to work in conjunction with the owner(s) of 19T-95052 to prepare Architectural Design Guidelines that complement the abutting subdivision.
22. The Owner shall agree in the subdivision agreement that: • All development shall proceed in accordance with the Council approved Urban and Architectural Design Guidelines. • A control architect shall be retained at the cost of the Owner(s) with the concurrence of the Town of Georgina to ensure compliance with the approved Urban and Architectural Design Guidelines. Where possible the control architect shall be the same architect that prepared the Architectural Design Guidelines. • Prior to the submission of the individual building permit applications, the control architect shall have stamped and signed the drawings certifying compliance with the Urban and Architectural Design Guidelines, and -100- Page 4 of Revised Draft Plan Conditions 19TG-2003-001
• The Town of Georgina may undertake periodic reviews to ensure compliance with the Urban and Architectural Design Guidelines. Should inadequate enforcement be evident, the Town of Georgina may cease to accept drawings stamped by the control architect and retain another control architect, all at the expense of the Owner.
REGION OF YORK
23. Prior to final approval York Region shall confirm that adequate water supply and sewage servicing capacity are available and have been allocated by the Town of Georgina for the development proposed within this revised draft plan of subdivision or any phase thereof. Registration of the revised plan of subdivision shall occur in phases based on the availability of water supply and sewage servicing allocation.
24. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that the Owners shall save harmless the Town of Georgina and York Region from any claim or action as a result of water or sanitary sewer service not being available when anticipated.
25. Prior to the final approval, the following shall occur: • the Town of Georgina approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon the completion of infrastructure; or, • York Region has advised in writing that it is no earlier than six (6) months prior to the expected completion of the Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant expansion project; or, • the Regional Commissioner of Environmental Services confirms servicing allocation for this development by a suitable alternative method and the Town of Georgina allocates the capacity to this development.
26. For all lands, the Holding (h) provisions of Section 36 of the Ontario Planning Act shall be used in conjunction with all residential zone categories in order to ensure that development of these lands does not occur until such time as the Holding (h) symbol is removed in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Planning Act. The Zoning By-law shall specify the terms under which Council may consider the removal of the Holding (h) symbol. Said terms shall include a minimum of the following: • the Town of Georgina approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon the construction of infrastructure; or, • York Region has advised in writing that it is no earlier than six (6) months prior to the expected completion of the Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant expansion project; or, -1 01 -
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• the Regional Commissioner of Environmental Services confirms servicing allocation for this development by a suitable alternative method and the Town of Georgina allocates the capacity to this development.
27. Prior to final approval of the proposed plan of subdivision, or any part thereof, the Owners shall agree to: · 1. Review the progress of the Highway 404 project schedule and adjust the timing of the registration of Phase Ill of the application if necessary; 2. Continue the monitoring report for the existing carpool lot and TOM program as per the requirements outlined for Phase II; 3. Complete all TOM requirements under Phase II such as the promotion, maintenance and monitoring of the carpool lot; 4. Provide a travel information package for the residents. The package may include but not limited to: • York Region Transit route map; • Go Transit route map and schedule; • Community map including pedestrian connections, trails, cycling facilities etc.
28. Prior to final approval and concurrent with the submission of the subdivision servicing application (MOE) to the area municipality, the Owners shall provide a set of engineering drawings, for any works to be constructed on or adjacent to the York Region road, to the Roads Branch, Attention: Manager, Development Approvals, that includes the following drawings: a) Grading and Servicing; b) Construction Access Design; c) Utility and underground services Location Plans.
29. Prior to final approval, the Owners shall provide drawings for the proposed servicing of the site to be reviewed by the Engineering Department of the area municipality. Three (3) sets of engineering drawings (stamped and signed by a professional engineer), and MOE forms together with any supporting information, shall be submitted to the Regional Transportation Services Department, Attention: Mrs. Eva Pulnicki, P.Eng.
30. Prior to final approval, the location and design of the construction access for the subdivision work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Regional Transportation Services Department and illustrated on the Engineering Drawings.
31. Prior to final approval, the Owners shall provide a copy of the Subdivision Agreement to the Regional Transportation Services Department, outlining all requirements of the Regional Transportation Services Department. -102-
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.32. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement, in wording satisfactory to the Regional Transportation Services Department, to be responsible to decommission any existing wells on the Owners' lands in accordance with all applicable provincial legislation and guidelines and to the satisfaction of the area municipality.
33. Prior to final approval, the Owners shall satisfy the Regional Transportation Services Department that the services to be installed within or in conjunction with the Plan will provide for sidewalks on both sides of the roadways listed below, unless only one side of the street lies within the limits of the subject lands. The sidewalks shall meet the local municipality's standards, and be provided by the Owners along the subject lands' frontage onto roadways that will have transit services. Future YRTNiva transit services are planned for the following roadways or sections of: • Joe Dales Drive • Ravenshoe Road
34. Prior to final approval, the Owners shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Regional Transportation Services Department, that all local underground services will be installed within the area of the development lands and not within York Region's road allowance. If a buffer or easement is needed to accommodate the local services adjacent to York Region's Right of Way, then the Owners shall provide a satisfactory buffer or easement to the Area Municipality, at no cost to the Region.
35. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement, in wording satisfactory to the Regional Transportation Services Department, that the Owners will be responsible for determining the location of all utility plants within York Region right-of-way and for the cost of relocating, replacing, repairing and restoring any appurtenances damaged during construction of the proposed site works. The Owner$ must review, or ensure that any consultants retained by the Owners, review, at an early stage, the applicable authority's minimum vertical clearances for aerial cable systems and their minimum spacing and cover requirements. The Owners shall be entirely responsible for making any adjustments or relocations, if necessary, prior to the commencement of any construction.
36. The Owners shall enter into an agreement with York Region, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise, of the Regional Corporation; Regional Development Charges are payable prior to final approval in accordance with By-law DC-0007-2007-040, as amended by By-law# 2010- 49. -103-
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LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY:
37. That prior to final approval and any major site alteration, the following shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority: • a detailed Stormwater Management Report/Plan that conforms to provincial (MOE), regional-watershed (LSRCA), and local standards and guidelines (provision must be made to locate detention facilities above the elevation of the 1:100 year floodline, if applicable). • a detailed Erosion/Sediment Control Plan • a detailed Grading Plan
38. That the Owner shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement to carry out or cause to be carried out the recommendations and measures outlined within the plans and reports set out above.
39. That prior to final plan approval and any site alteration, proper erosion and sediment control measures must in place. All stormwater management facilities and sediment and erosion controls must be in place prior to the creation of impervious areas such as roads and buildings.
40. That the Owner shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement to engage a qualified professional to certify in writing that the works were constructed in accordance with the plans, reports and specifications, as approved by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
41. That prior to final plan approval, the Owner agrees to pay all development fees to the conservation authority as required in accordance with the LSRCA's Fees Policy, under the powers of the Conservation Authority Act.
MINISTRY OF CULTURE:
42. Written confirmation from the Ministry of Culture that the required archeological assessments have been completed and that the Ministries requirements respecting any significant archaeological resources have been addressed.
ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION:
43. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that the Owner is responsible for preparing a composite utility plan that allows for the safe installation of all utilities, including required separation between utilities.
44. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that streets are to be constructed in accordance with composite utility plans previously submitted and approved by all utilities. -104-
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45. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that the Owner shall grade all streets to final elevation prior to the installation of the gas lines and provide Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. with the necessary field survey information for the installation of the gas lines.
46. The Owners shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement that it is understood that the natural gas distribution system will be installed within the proposed road allowance. In the event that this is not possible, easements will be provided at no cost to En bridge Gas Distribution Inc.
CANADA POST:
47. The Owner/Developer shall agree in the subdivision agreement to include on all offers of purchase and sale, a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that mail delivery will be from a designated Community Mailbox.
48. The Owner/Developer shall agree in the subdivision agreement to be responsible for notifying the purchaser of the exact Community Mailbox locations prior to the closing of any home sale.
49. The Owner/Developer shall agree in the subdivision agreement to consult with Canada Post Corporation to determine suitable locations for the placement of Community Mailbox and to indicate these locations on the appropriate servicing plan.
50. The Owner/Developer shall agree in the subdivision agreement to provide the following for each Community Mailbox site and include these requirements on the appropriate servicing plans: • An appropriately sized sidewalk section (concrete Pad) as per municipal standards, to place the Community Mailboxes on. • Any required walkway across the boulevard as per municipal standards. • Any required curb depressions for wheelchair access.
51. The Owner/Developer shall agree in the subdivision agreement to consult with Canada Post to determine, and to provide, a suitable temporary Community Mailbox location(s), which may be utilized by Canada Post until the curbs, sidewalks and final grading have been completed at the permanent Community Mailbox locations. This will enable Canada Post to provide mail delivery to new residence as soon as the homes are occupied.
55. That the Town of Georgina shall advise in writing that Conditions 1 to 22, 26 and 42 to 51 inclusive, have been satisfied. -105-
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56. That the Region of York Planning and Development Services Department shall advise in writing that Conditions 2, and 23 to 36 inclusive, have been satisfied.
57. That the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority shall advise the Town of Georgina in writing that Conditions 37 to 41 inclusive, have been satisfied.
NOTE: WHERE FINAL APPROVAL FOR REGISTRATION HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN WITHIN THREE YEARS AFTER THE DATE UPON WHICH THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD ISSUED ITS ORDER OF APPROVAL TO THE PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, THE TOWN OF GEORGINA, IN ITS DISCRETION, AND PURSUANT TO THE PLANNING ACT R.S.O. 1990, MAY APPLY TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD TO HAVE THIS PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION WITHDRAWN. Town of Georgina Keswick Water Sewer Allocations
TOWN OF GEORGINA Keswick Water and Sewage Allocation
Water System Capacity 25,558 persons Sewage System Capadty 33,000 persons
Allocation Assignment Factors:
Single Detached, Semi-detached, Townhouse - 2.9 persons per unit (PPU) Apartments 2.0 persons per unit Retirement Developments 2.0 persons per unit Seniors Apartments 1.5 persons per unit Institutional having overnight accommodation (i.e. Nursing Homes) 1.5 persons per unit or 1 person per bed Commercial having overnight accommodation (i.e. Hotels, Motels) 1.5 persons per unit Industrial - 15.0 persons per acre or 37.0 persons per hectare (gross)
NOTES: "' The area subject to this allocation listing indudes all of the lands that are within the Keswick Urban Service Area Boundary as defined on Schedule F1 Keswick Land Use Plan in the Georgina Official Plan.
"' Sewage system capacity comes from the Keswick Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) which was re-rated from 27,000 persons 33,000 persons by York Region on April 9, 1996. 0 to 0)
,... Water System capacity is comprised of 24,200 persons from the Keswick Water Treatment Plant and 1,358 persons from the Georgina (Willow Beach) Water Treatment Plant.
"' Pursuant to Resolution No.'s CW-96-276 and CW-2002-0564, 7,500 persons of sewage allocation from the Keswick STP was assigned to the Willow Beach and Surrounding Lakeshore Communities Servicing Project Area. Pursuant to Resolution No. C-2007-Q224, 58 persons or 20 units of the 7,500 persons was transferred back to the Keswick Secondary Plan Area and 35 persons or 12 units was transferred to the Sutton Secondary Plan Area served by the Keswick WPCP through the Willow Beach Servicing Project.
"' As of August, 2005, York Regbn requires that servicing allocation be assigned to any new commercial or institutional uses having overnight accommodation (i.e. hotels, motels, nursing homes).
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INDUSTRIAl OIR COMMEilCIAl/!IIISTITUTIONAl HAVING OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATION (IC!) ICI Water and Sewage Capacity = 638 persons Industrial capacity is assigned at a rate of 15 persons per acre (37 personsjha) 1stitution.
UNASSIGNED ICI SEWAGE CAPACITY = 638 - 382 = 256 PERSONS UNASSIGNED ICI WATER CAPACITY = 638 - 382 = 256 PERSONS
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NOTES: (1) Existing development includes plans of subdivision where building permits for at least 75% of the total number of lots have been issued, and where a building permit has been issued in the case of a multi-unit residential building.
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NOTES: * Project is subject to an allocation agreement executed with the Town.
(1) Brookfield Millhouse Inc. is seeking servicing allocation credits til rough York Region's Sustainable Development through Leed® Program to service the remaining 61 apartment units.
(2) Pursuant to Resolution No. CW-2006-0087, this development cannot proceed until additional Regional road capacity is available. This development has also been given, by way of an agreement with the Town, priority assignment of future servicing allocationand additional road capacity to a maximum of 303 lots. ~ (3) Servicing allocation is comprised of 156 persons transfered from York Region owned lands (formerly Belmont) located to the west of the WPCP.
( 4) Total development consists of 11 units of which 2 units equivalent of allocation is credited to the property.
(5) Lands are subject to an Agreement which recinded allocation, but allocation, if available, Is to be reassigned from the STP expansion when the development is ready to proceed.
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NOTES' (1) Pursuant to Resolution No. C-2007-0224, 58 persons (20 units) of allocation was transferred from the 7,500 persons assigned to Willow Beach. This allocation, along with 23 persons (8 units) of existing allocation in Category III may only be used for severances and accessory apartments (maximum two units per property} due to lifting of Regional road capacity constraint. a
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UNASSIGNED KESWICK RE$IQENUAL WATER CAPACITY 25,558 minus 638 iinus 23,456 inus 1,056 minus 81 Equals: 327 * Total 10 Existing ~ajor Proposed Minorinfill PERSONS Res. Cat. I Res. eat. n Res. eatm.
UNASSIGNED KESWICK RESIOENTIAL SEWAGE CAPACITY 33,000 minus 638 minus 7,442 in us 23,456 inus 1,056 minus 81 Equals: 327 Total Ia Willow Beach Existing ajor Proposed Minor Infill PERSONS Proiect Area Res. Cat. I Res cat 11 Res Cat. Ill
NOTES: * Of the 327 persons of unassigned warer/sewer allocation only 77 persons of said allocation has regional road capacity. Compiled by: H.W .Lenrers, Director of Planning & Building Town of Georgina revised May 1, 2012
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
REPORT NO. PB-2012-0039
FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY 22, 2012
SUBJECT: DRAFT PROPOSED SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN FOR THE SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY LAKE SIMCOE SOURCE PROTECTION REGION
1. RECOMMENDATION:
A. THAT REPORT PB-2012-0039 BE RECEIVED AS INFORMATION.
B. THAT THE COMMENTS PREPARED BY THE REGION OF YORK FOR THE SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY LAKE SIMCOE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE ON THE DRAFT PROPOSED SOURCE. PROTECTION PLAN, MARCH 26, 2012, CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE '1' OF STAFF REPORT PB- 2012-0039 BE ENDORSED BY COUNCIL.
C. THAT THE TOWN CLERK FORWARD A COPY OF REPORT NUMBER PB- 2012-009 TO THE SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY LAKE SIMCOE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND TO DON GOODYEAR, RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AT THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK.
2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of the DRAFT Source Protection Plan prepared by the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Water Protection Committee.
The report also reviews previous comments submitted by the Town of Georgina on version 1 of the DRAFT Source Protection Plan, October 2011 to ensure they are addressed in version 2 of the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012 and recommends endorsement of the comments prepared by the Region of York on the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012.
3. BACKGROUND:
Staff Report PB-2012-0009 from February 21, 2012 reviews version 1 of the DRAFT Source Protection Plan, October 2011 and outlines comments for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee. -113-
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The Source Water Protection Committee has now prepared version 2 of the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, dated March 26, 2012 (the 'Plan') and has circulated this version to municipalities and the public for comment. Comments are due to the Source Water Protection Committee by May 25, 2012. A copy of the Plan can be found online at www.ourwatershed.ca.
4. DISCUSSION:
4.1 Regional Comments
On May 9, 2012, The Regional Municipality of York Environmental Services Committee considered Report 5, Clause 1, a joint report from the Commissioner of Environmental Services and the Executive Director, Corporate and Strategic Planning regarding the Source Protection Plans. This report provides an excellent background of the Source Protection Plan and provides comments on the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plans for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region and the Credit Valley, Toronto Region, Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Region (attached as Schedule '1').
Regional staff raise the following concerns:
• Policies need to be clarified to ensure appropriate interpretation. • Leverage municipal planning expertise to simplify land use planning policies. • Transition rules should be established by the Province in Regulation. • Tight time lines have constrained municipal comments. • Consistency between Source Protection Regions remains an important goal.
Staff recommend that Council endorse the comments prepared by the Region of York.
4.2 Staff Comments on the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012
Overall, the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012 is an improved Plan that eases the interpretation of the policies in the Plan.
Planning Division staff reviewed version 2 of the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan, March 26, 2012 to see if staff's comments on version 1 of the DRAFT Source Protection Plan, October 2011 were incorporated in the Plan. Below are the comments based on this review. -114-
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Comment (Feb. 2012) Suggestion (Feb. 2012) Staff Review (May 2012}_ There are several policies that The Town would like to This is only a suggestion to the require amendments to the recommend a maximum two Source Protection Committee, Town's Official Plan or (2) year time frame for and does not require planning documents to prohibit implementing these policies. incorporation into the Plan. specific threats and/or require Disclosure Reports as a part of complete application requirements within vulnerable areas where there would be a significant drinking water threat. Understanding where the Schedules should be Staff are satisfied, as Section significant threat policies apply attached to the DRAFT 9.4 Understanding Where the may be difficult for some Source Protection Plan, Policies Apply of the new Plan readers. October 2011 that display provides a detailed description The Source Protection Plan the areas where significant of where the policies apply. needs to be easily understood threat polices apply and the by readers. It is very difficult to policies themselves should understand where the reference schedules to significant threat policies apply provide clarity as to where by looking at the Vulnerable the specific threat policies Area tables in the DRAFT apply. For example: Source Protection Plan. A reader should not have to read The municipality shall a lengthy assessment report to amend their planning understand how the documents to prohibit new vulnerability scores are sewage treatment plants assigned and where policies and any associated outlets will apply. where they would be a significant drinking water threat (as shown on Schedule XX). The DRAFT Explanatory When will the next phase Staff are still waiting for a Document indicates modeling take place? response from the Source supports the Intake Protection Protection Committee. The Zone 3 to extend to the comments submitted by the watershed limits, and that for Town after the February 25, the IPZ-3: "Additional site 2012 report did not meet the specific contaminant modeling Source Water Protection may be underlaken in the next Committee's comment phase, considering specific deadline, therefore, we expect -115-
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threats, to determine whether a response during the review of or not a contaminant could comments received on version reach the intake in sufficient 2. concentration, to compromise the drinking water at the intake (MOE, 200Ba; Rule 130)"
9. NEXT STEPS:
The Source Protection Committee will be taking in all comments received from municipalities and the public and prepare version 3 of the DRAFT Proposed Source Protection Plan for Summer 2012. Staff will review version 3 and provide comments to Council if necessary. After the comment period is completed, version 3 of the Plan will be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment in August 2012 for approval.
Prepared by: Recommended by:
Laura Diotte Harold W. Lenters, M.Sc.PI, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner- Policy Director of Planning and Building
Approved by:
Winanne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Chief Administrative Officer
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
Environmental Services Committee May 9, 2012 Joint Report of the Commissioner of Environmental Services and the Executive Director, Corporate and Strategic Planning
UPDATE ON SOURCE PROTECTION PLANS
1. RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that:
1. Council endorse staff comments on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans, appended to this report as Attachments I and 2.
2. Council endorse a request to the Province to extend the deadlines for the Source Protection Plans submitted by South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe and the Credit Valley, Toronto Region, Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committees.
3. Staff be directed to review Version 3 of the proposed Source Protection Plans and provide any comments to the relevant Source Protection Authorities on behalf of Council should deadlines for submission of the proposed Source Protection Plans not be extended by the Province.
4. This report and Attachments I and 2 be circulated by the Regional Clerk to the Clerks of the local municipalities, and to the Chairs of the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe and the Credit Valley, Toronto Region, Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committees.
2. PURPOSE
This report updates Regional Council on activities underway to meet the Clean Water Act, 2006 (Act) requirements, including actions to advocate Regional interests in Source Protection Plan policies. It also requests Council endorsement of staff comments on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans.
Schedule '1' pg. 1
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3. BACKGROUND
Source Protection Committees are developing plans to protect drinking water at the source as part of Provincially mandated requirements under the Clean Water Act
The two Source Protection Committees within York Region, comprised of members representing municipalities, economic interests and the public at large, are responsible for completion of the Assessment Reports. Provincially approved Assessment Reports identify existing threats to drinking water, and vulnerable areas relative to municipal wells and water intakes as shown in Attachment 3 and summarized in previous council reports: May 12,2010, February 9, 2011 and November 9, 2011
As the final deliverable to the Province in 2012, Source Protection Plans will detail actions to manage known significant drinking water threats and prevent new significant threats from emerging on the landscape
Over the past 18 months, Regional staff have actively been involved in source protection planning working groups to support both Source Protection Committees and provide local context across planning and environmental disciplines. Considerable efforts have been made by each Source Protection Committee to manage information and provide a common level of understanding. In some cases, meetings have been held twice or more per month to help break down information to manageable levels. In addition, the Province continues to issue information bulletins that explain the various implementation tools available under the Act.
Mandatory actions can only be assigned to land use activities identified as a significant threat as outlined in the regulation
As a first step, Source Protection Committees have been advised by the Province to focus on mandatory actions related to existing and future significant threats from land use activities within the highly vulnerable areas. Voluntary actions may also be proposed in the source protection plan to address moderate and low threats.
Tools being called upon by the Source Protection Committees include:
• Prescribed Instruments. These are pre-existing Provincial approvals that can effectively address existing and future activities through amendments to or refusal to issue an instrument (e.g. Environmental Compliance Approvals).
• Section 57 Prohibition. A new power afforded to municipalities by the Act, typically suggested to prevent new significant threat activities.
• Section 59 Restricted Land Use. This is a companion tool to Section 57 prohibitions. It is simply a means of communicating prohibitions through the planning process.
Schedule '1' pg. 2
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• Section 58 Risk Management Plans. Also a new power afforded to municipalities under the Act, primarily used to address existing significant threat activities, requiring establishment of a Risk Management Office.
• Land Use Planning approaches are used to compliment prescribed instruments or Section 57 Prohibitions, typically for storage activities.
• Education & Outreach policies are suggested to compliment a number of efforts.
• Incentives. The provincial stewardship program is considered an important complimentary tool to incent landowners to address the risks identified.
• Other tools are also suggested by the Source Protection Committees that are not specific to a vulnerable area, but help address significant threats, such as suggesting research efforts into alternatives to road salts.
Iterative process prescribed for development of Source Protection Plans
Source Protection Committees are required to draft the plan, issue it for review and comment, revise the plans after consideration of comments received, and then re-issue the plans, as outlined in Figure I below. Following the final consultation period (on Version 3 of the documents), the Committees cannot amend the Plans. Any unresolved comments at this stage are submitted to the Minister of the Environment with the Proposed Source Protection Plans for resolution.
Figure 1: Development Process for Source Protection Plans
Draft Polldes Draft Policies Draft Policies POliCIES
Version I Version 2 Version 3 Version 3
PRHONSULTAnON DRAFT PROPOSED PROPOSED SUBMITTO MOE Fol/2077 Sprlng2012 SUmmer lOll August1012
Once complete, Source Protection Plans will be administered by the Source Protection Authorities and the Province, including a requirement for updates to both the Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans following a schedule to be prescribed by the Minister.
Schedule '1' pg. 3
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August submission of Source Protection Plans poses challenge to obtain Council endorsement of staff comments
Due to the complexity of developing Source Protection Plans, time lines originally estimated by the Province when the legislation was established in 2006 have compressed the current consultation period. Although the Act allows for submission of Proposed Source Protection Plans (Version 3 as illustrated in Figure 1) to the Minister to be accompanied by municipal resolutions expressing comments on the Proposed Plan, the summer submission time line does not allow for Regional Council resolutions, as there are no Regional Council meetings scheduled in July and August. Although it is not uncommon for staff to comment on provincial policies or regulations, and seek Council endorsement after the fact, due to timing constraints, implications of the Source Protection Plans could be substantial.
Proactive efforts in the York Region Risk Management Office will ease the transition to implementing Source Protection Plans
In the fall of 2011, Council appointed a Risk Management Official and 3 Risk Management Inspectors in accordance with the Act to fulfill the Region's responsibilities for implementation (as previously reported to Regional Council in a report to the Environmental Services Committee November 9, 2011). The Risk Management Official, Don Goodyear has begun to establish a risk management program to meet the Provincial mandate for enforcement and monitoring. York Region continues to play a lead role in engaging of local municipalities, conservation authorities, source protection committees and the public to develop a common understanding of risks to drinking water sources. Regular engagement also allows for ongoing dialogue across science and planning disciplines including Local, Regional, Provincial and Conservation Authorities' boundaries.
The Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspectors have all obtained or are in the process of obtaining required provincial training to undertake the prescribed duties of Risk Management Officials and Inspectors.
A data management system is being developed to assist with implementing the Risk Management Office. Oversight of Risk Management Plans will generate inspections, notices, orders, and potentially fmes, all of which need to be tracked and maintained according to records retention requirements outlined in the Act. There is also an annual mandatory reporting requirement to outline activities undertaken to address significant threats and a need to provide updates on the threats inventory data to Source Protection Committees. The data management system will satisfy these requirements, and facilitate information sharing with local municipalities and external partners.
Schedule '1' pg. 4
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4. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS
Source Protection Committees are responding to recommendations to improve Source Protection Plans
Although the timeline to comment on Version 1 of the policies was short, many local municipalities provided comments in time and those were included in the York Region submissions to each Committee. Staff have been effective in working with their municipal colleagues from Peel, Durham, Toronto and Barrie to communicate municipal concerns and advocate improvements to the Plans by direct participation on the Source Protection Committees and working groups. In the deliberations of working groups and the Committees, both groups responded with policy revisions to address many of the comments received during the pre-consultation exercise.
The net result of those revisions is a substantially improved set of policies (The Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans or Version 2, as illustrated in Figure 1). The revised policies are much simpler than the previous versions, more clearly worded and with less duplication. Importantly, the two committees have also achieved consistency between the two plans for the vast majority of policies.
Future land use activities that may be a significant threat are generally proposed to be controlled by prohibiting certain activities within highly vulnerable areas
For those future activities not yet on the landscape that could be a significant threat, the general approach by both Source Protection Committees is to prohibit the activity within sensitive areas. For example, prohibition of storage oflarge quantities (>2,500L) of fuel within lOOm of a well has been proposed, while solvents and other related chemicals are prohibited within a five year wellhead protection area in the current proposed policies. This approach may pose a challenge for some employment areas where designated employment lands overlap with portions of wellhead protection areas. Consultation with the local municipal planning departments will be essential as the Plans are finalized to ensure the type of businesses that do not pose a threat to drinking water are encouraged in these growth areas.
Risk Management Plans are generally the proposed approach to manage existing activities
Risk Management Plans prescribed in Part IV of the Act are one of the new tools created to provide municipalities with new powers to protect drinking water. Part IV powers allow a municipality to address specific activities that are or would be significant threats to drinking water. These authorities were made available to address a gap in legislation. For example, the Planning Act addresses land use designation (e.g. commercial) but not specific activities that may harm drinking water (e.g. chemical handling and storage).
Schedule '1' pg. 5
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Where specified in the Source Protection Plan, the Region and local municipalities will be required to collaborate and:
• Require a person to negotiate a Risk Management Plan with the Risk Management Official prior to engaging in an activity subject to a Risk Management Plan policy
• Require a person to seek approval from the Risk Management Official prior to the issuance of a Planning Act approval or Building Permit in vulnerable areas subject to Section 59 Restricted Land Use and Section 57 Prohibition policies.
Landowners that currently engage in an activity that has a Risk Management Plan policy in the Source Protection Plan will be required to work with the Risk Management Official to negotiate a risk management plan. Once approved by written notice from the Risk Management Official, the land owner will be subject to routine inspections by Risk Management Inspectors. On an annual basis, the Risk Management Official will also be required to submit reports on the actions taken to the Source Protection Authorities.
Local and Regional Official Plans will need to conform to Source Protection Plans
Both the Region's and local municipalities' Official Plans and Zoning Bylaws must be brought into conformity with the Source Protection Plan once it is approved by the Minister of the Enviromnent. This conformity will include policies for prohibition and risk management of activities specified in the Plan. Regional staff will bring forward a draft Regional Official Plan Amendment to Council after the Minister has approved the Source Protection Plans, which is anticipated in 2013.
Local municipalities and land development proponents will need to ensure they have the approval of the Risk Management Official as part of their complete application for certain types of land uses in certain vulnerable areas. Activities listed in the Clean Water Act (e.g. storage and handling of agricultural source material, fuels, and organic solvents) and their related land uses (e.g. agriculture, gas stations and industrial/commercial sites) will likely be included in this process. The complete application requirements will need to be specified by the local municipality within their Official Plan or Zoning Bylaw. Local municipalities will also be required to assist the Region in reporting to the Source Protection Authority on the number of applications received and processed.
Regional comments on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans (Version 2) that remain unresolved require further consideration by Source Protection Committees and Province
After review of the revised Source Protection Plans, staff continue to have unresolved concerns. The most significant items identified in the staff review are noted below. Detailed comments are provided in Attachments 1 and 2.
• Land use planning policies require further simplification Schedule '1' pg. 6
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• Transition rules need to be developed by the Province for consistency and incorporated into a regulation under the Act • Municipal costs will be incurred to comply with Source Protection Plans and should be fmancially supported by the Province
• Extending consultation timelines by the Province will promote effective implementation • Version 2 policies are more closely aligned than Version 1, but consistency between the two Plans remains a concern to be addressed by Source Protection Committees
Link to Key Council-approved Plans
York Region membership on the Source Protection Committees supports sustainable infrastructure priority area within the 2011·2015 Strategic Plan
As our communities grow, it is critical that the Region sustain critical infrastructure over the long term. Managing or prohibiting specific land use activities near our drinking water sources, is an effective component oflife cycle infrastructure management. The Source Protection Committee provides a vehicle for the Region to advocate effective implementation measures to ensure the plan is aligned with our water servicing strategy. Measures mandated within the Source Protection Plan, as approved by the Source Protection Committee, will directly protect vital drinking water sources over the long term.
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Although the Province has committed to fully funding the development of Assessment Reports and Source Protection Plans, there is currently no Provincial commitment to fund implementation. Implementation costs will be incurred to:
• Staff the Risk Management Office • Amend Official Plans • Implement new planning procedures • Negotiate and enforce Risk Management Plans • Undertake outreach efforts • Address municipal operational threats (e.g. fuel storage) • Verify and maintain records of Significant Drinking Water Threats • Defend policies at the Ontario Municipal Board or Environmental Review Tribunal • Report annually to Source Protection Authorities
Staff are currently developing long term estimates of full implementation costs for Source Water Protection. The 2012 approved Environmental Services operating budget includes $1 million in source protection related effort that is not provincially supported. Some implementation costs will be incurred immediately and are already accounted for in operating budgets (e.g. staffing to negotiate and enforce Risk Management Plans), while
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others can be deferred for several years and represent new costs above the current support levels (e.g. Official Plan updates). Potential funding options available to consider include:
• Provincial subsidy • Water rates • Development charges (for growth related aspects of implementation) • Permit fees
Final cost estimates for implementation and funding options will be brought to Council in early 20 I 3 after the final policies are available and specific municipal responsibilities have been finalized.
6. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT
Once approved, the policies within the Source Protection Plans have legal effect under the Clean Water Act, 2006. The Region and local municipalities (as well as other implementing bodies) must conform to the policies targeting significant threats, and have regard for policies targeting moderate or low threats.
Municipalities will be primary implementers of Source Protection Plans
In the current versions of the Source Protection Plans, municipalities are responsible for implementing the bulk of policies including future prohibition policies (Region and local municipalities), Risk Management Plans (Region), Land Use Planning policies (Region and local municipalities), septic re-inspection program (local municipalities) and education and outreach policies (Region). Some of these policies require amendment to an existing process (e.g. land use planning policies can be acconunodated through Official Plan updates), while others (such as future prohibition policies) require entirely new business processes and cooperation between the Risk Management Office and local municipal planning and building departments.
Source Protection policies and location of municipal water supplies need to be considered in long term planning decisions
Source Protection Plan policies will impact the type of growth, typically in portions of employment areas where the site overlaps with wellhead protection areas that are most vulnerable. Planning decisions must conform with Source Protection Plans once approved by the Minister. Regional staff will work closely with local municipal planning departments to help clarif'y and direct certain types of business, wilh significant threat activities, away from the vulnerable portions of wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones.
Schedule '1' pg. 8
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Staff will continue to assist with local municipal input on draft Source Protection policies
Regional staff continue to maintain regular communication with local municipalities regarding the progress of the Source Protection Plans. This regular communication will assist the Source Protection Committee members in addressing local concerns and comments from all interested parties. In addition, this interaction helps Regional staff to become more familiar with local municipal planning processes, which is extremely valuable as staff develop work plans for implementation of the Source Protection Plans.
7. CONCLUSION
Clean Water Act, 2006 requires voluntary and mandatory actions to protect municipal drinking water sources
Protecting drinking water at the source is the first step in providing safe drinking water to residents. York Region continues to implement Provincial, as well as Regional requirements to ensure drinking water sources are protected. Although existing actions, including treatment and testing, are standard practices at York Region and continue to demonstrate there has been no impact to source water quality, the additional proactive steps required in the Source Protection Plans will help ensure York Region's drinking water remains a protected resource for future generations.
Council endorsement of staff comments improves Region's ability to implement Source Protection Plans
Source Protection Committees are currently consulting on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plans (Version 2). It is critical for the Region and local municipalities to review the policies contained in those plans, and provide feedback to the Source Protection Committees to ensure the fmal policies are practical to implement. Over the next three months, staff will continue to work with the Committees to resolve remaining municipal concerns, with a focus on ensuring that the final version submitted to the Minister has no outstanding issues. Regional Council's endorsement to request the Minister to reconsider the submission deadline for the final Plan would help reinforce the requests already sent by the Source Protection Committees and demonstrate the criticality of municipal implementation of these actions specified in the Plan.
Schedule '1' pg. 9
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For more information on this report, please contact Laura McDowell, Director, Environmental Promotion and Protection at 905-830-4444, Ext. 5077.
The Senior Management Group has reviewed this report.
Recommended by: Recommended by:
Erin Mahoney, M. Eng. Dino Basso Commissioner of Environmental Services Executive Director, Corporate and Strategic Planning
Approved for Submission:
Bruce Macgregor Chief Administrative Officer
April24, 2012
Attachments (3)
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Schedule '1' pg. 10
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COUNCIL ATTACHMENT 1
AprillO, 2012
Lynn Dollin, Chair South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee 120 Bayview Parkway Newmarket, ON L3Y4Xl
Dear Chair Dollin:
Re: Comments on the Draft Proposed Source Document for the South Georgian Bay '-'"·""c.>!\1' 2012
York Region is pleased to provide comments to Protection Committee (SPC) on the Draft Proposed Document released March 26, 2012 for comment. on this milestone, and thank the staff for provided during the pre-consultation the policies and readability of the do,~urner1tf;~s Protection Plans within York, all of which ·
York Region remains t..-.IM to ensure the fmal policies in the Source Pn>tec;tioJll mumulqlt~l implementation and protective of our drinking water . be,ifJrc>vicled are intended to clarify the intent of some policies. im]Jle!ntJlfirtgbodies, it is essential that the language in the final policies is clear and COJlCHl'!1 interpretation. Implementation could differ from one jurisdiction to amJLl!\l~ •i1'hifmle Source Protection Region if the policy language is not consistent and eXflliciil\ Leverage municipal planning expertise to simplify land use planning policies York Region supports the use of land use planning tools to assist in cornmumicating the intent of the Source Protection Plan. However, it is important that the policies do not go beyond the scope of the Planning Act and unintentionally increase the risk of appeals and litigation. A recent logistics review of implementation greatly assisted Regional staff in making recommendations for policy refmement. We recommend the SPC have a focused discussion or workshop with local Schedule '1' pg. 11 -127- Apri!lO, 2012 2 Comments on Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection region, March 2012 municipal plauning, Building Officials and Bylaw experts on how to effectively use the Planning Act, Building Code Act and Municipal Act as implementation tools. Transition rules should be established by the Province in Regulation The current draft Plan does not have policies to allow existing approvals under the Planning Act or the Environmental Assessment Act to be treated as an existing There are several pieces oflegislation that allow for transition to a new regulatory e.g. Greenbelt Act, Lake Simcoe Protection Act, etc. These Acts all have transition specify exactly how applications that were underway when the Acts were · to be considered. We recommend that the Province develop a transition '"!~ut Additional time for municipalities and other i'r npleme1 the proposed policies and provide constructive -'"''u'""'" Protection Plan, and subsequently the im]Jletnetltaf Plan is a cross disciplinary document conversations between departments. Having a two tier mtmi<~ip CO(lpe~kln between the South Georgian Bay Lake detailed review of each Draft Proposed between the two plans remain. Continued the fmal policies are as closely aligned as possible. constrained, this consistency will greatly assist in ~lilliltted to,~urce protection planning and appreciates the efforts needed to support im]Jletn of th,llfl~ct. Protecting drinking water at the source is the first step of the multi-barrier of York Region's comprehensive 'from source to tap' strategy. We continue to keep with new Provincial directions to ensure multiple barriers are in place to deliver safe Schedule '1' pg. 12 -128- AprillO, 2012 3 Comments on Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan for the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection region, March 2012 We look forward to working with the SPC over the coming months to deliver an effective Source Protection Plan for the continued protection of our drinking water. Sincerely, ,."1. .. .:r.• ~..... (£,. Erin M. Mahoney, M. Eng. ts!rfi":.t, Commissioner, Environmental Services 'l..,~If- ''"~>·w""l .. WKIDG/rc .>'1 fifif.:."''~ '· '\i).,·t- II ,J ~ ? iS· }!_,: 'T \Iii-'• :IJ._, , ~Clio ,.. Copy to: Laura McDowell, Director, Environmental Prolnotio"" ·,,. ' , Prote~' York Region I C ,w "§pc " Wendy Kemp, Manager, Water Resources, York Regio ~-SP\'1 Local Municipal Planning and Public Work Directors ~ '1. ·. Susan Self, Chair, CTC SPC ~·. ,~'i. Neil Gervais, Ministry of Environmen~;~~..·'.. ·~fl.. . . • l'lt. ' ,.. ""' ' ' •.~r,., ,,;...... , ~1.''~~If . . ,« ··li· #4127339 ~ .'I'! ''lli ·'i! ' \ . r!!i·'A' ,~~.., \"'. if .i~, ,.~· 11)~~. ..~~··~.llfl';~·.. :',.' - < "!;; ·- . ''!.;·.... ·.. , - I({JjA -w,>'i -,- ..·'.- .. '' . ·s~· ...... h.... ? .. ~ . . . . '!;'If~ ~. f:' 0 ~··.. f . ~~... ..f.'' "~~,, :" Schedule '1' pg. 13 -129- COUNCIL ATTACHMENT 2 AprillO, 2012 Susan Self, Chair CTC Source Protection Committee Dear Chair Self: Re: Comments on the Draft Proposed Source Protectimi Plan for'i!le CTC region, Original release March 19, 2012, March 29 Addendum, AprilS 'revbed release York Region is pleased to provide comments to the .CTC Source Protection Committee (SPC) on the Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan, released for.public comment on March 19, 2012, followed by an addendum issued March 27, and subseqmint .revised release on AprilS, 2012. We would like to congratulate the SPC on this milestone, and thank the committee and staff for their efforts to address the comments provided during the pre-consultation exercise. Regional staff noted substantial improvements to the policies an~ readability of the .document, as well as greater consistency between Source Protection Plans within York, all of wliich is appreciated. . . York Region remains firmly committed to working with the SPC to ensure the final policies in the Source Protection Plan ·are practical for municipal implementation and protective of drinking water sources. With this goal in mind, general cml:nnents relating to the Plan have been outlined below. Additional detailed comments for the SPC's consideration will follow in a separate submission. · · Policies need to be clarified to ensure appropriate interpretation. Some of the detailed comllients to be provided are intended to clarify the intent of some policies as the desited outcomes remains unclear. Given the number of implementing bodies, it is essential tha( the• language in the final policies is clear and concise to avoid varied interpretations and outcomes. Implementation could vary from one jurisdiction to another within the Source Protection Region if the policy language is not consistent and explicit. Leverage municipal planning expertise to simplify land use planning policies York Region supports the use ofland use planning tools to assist in communicating the intent of the Source Protection Plan. However, it is important that policies not go beyond the scope of the Planning Act and unintentionally increase the risk of appeals and litigation. A recent logistics review of implementation greatly assisted Regional staff in making reconunendations for policy refinement. We recommend the SPC have a focused discussion or workshop with local municipal planning, Building Officials and Bylaw experts on how to effectively use the Planning Act, Building Code Act and Municipal Act as implementation tools. Schedule '1' pg. 14 -130- ApriliO 2012 2 Comments on Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan for the CTC Source Protection region, March 2012 Transition rules should be established by the Province in Regulation. The current draft Plan does not provide sufficient flexibility for municipal projects in transition and may require a more fulsome discussion. There are several pieces of legislation that allow for transition to a new regulatory framework e.g. Greenbelt Act, Lake Simcoe Protection Act, etc. These Acts all have transition regulations that specify exactly how applications that were underway when the Acts were introduced are to be considered. We recommend that the Committee work with the Province to develop a transition regulation for the Clean Water Act to ensure that in-progress applications are addressed fairly and consistently across Ontario. Tight timelines have constrained municipal comments. Additional time for municipalities and other implementing bodies to assess the implications of the proposed policies and provide constructive feedback would greatly benefit the final Source Protection Plan, and subsequently improve the implementation jlrocess. The Source. Protection Plan is a cross disciplinary document that requires multiple and complex conversations between departments. Having a two tier municipal structure adds further complexity. Staff have requested Regional Council endorse the request for extension by your'SPC in a letter to the Minister of the Environment. . . Consistency between Source Protection Regions remains an important goal. York Region is pleased to note the degree of copBeration betWeen the CTC and South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committees .. Upon detailed review of each Draft Proposed Source Protection Plati; some discrepancies between the two Plans remain. Continued collaboration is recommended to ensure the fmal policies are as closely aligned as possible. We recognize that time is limited, but this ."consistency will allow us to more effectively implement the actions specified in the Plan. . · York Region is committed to source protection planning and appreciates the efforts needed to support '1rnp]ementation of the Act. Protecting drinking water at the source is the first step of the multi-barrier ·approach and is part of York Region's comprehensive 'from source to tap' strategy. We continue'tokeep in step with new Provincial directions to ensure multiple barriers are in place to deliver safe water. Schedule '1' pg. 15 ., 131 April 10 20 12 3 Comments on Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan for the CTC Source Protection region, March 20 12 We look forward to working with the SPC over the coming months to deliver an effective Source Protection Plan for the continued protection of our drinking water. Sincerely, J,. • " ... ;I to., Erin M. Mahoney, M. Eng. , " ' ...... :0 Commissioner, Environmental Services . ."" • .... ~ ' ... ',; WK/DG/rc . . .. u .. ~ ' . 1 ~ • -6 ...... ", t -- • Copy to: Laura McDowell, Director, Environmental Promotion aqd Protecjlo!l, York Region I CTC SPC Wendy Kemp, Manager, Water Resources, York Reg i oh; f~G(3LSSPC • Local Municipal Planning and Public Work Directors • :c.; Susan Self, Chair, CTC SPC • · ,_'"..._ Claire Mitchell, Ministry of Environme~t • ~. ·; .. • ., ~ ..._ 411 ~ If .. ... • ~ .I ... , .• .. ... J: • • .,. .... , , ,. . #1_•.. " ~. .. #4 127348 • • • ·s. 't ... - • .. .. '0 . , $, ..- "J ... .~ 4 -. - ...\ • • .... 1 "z: ·~ 11 )t • - . .. y ...... ,. .". . .. ,., . ·-.._"> •... ~ .. .. • •. .. ·.... "t 1faj . \ ., -~ ),il. 1• .7 Schedule '1' pg. 16 t32 Areas Where Significant Threat Policies Apply .. Intrinsic Vulnerability Score 1 0 .. Intrinsic Vulnerability Score 8 Wellhead Protection Area - C - Municipal Boundary -···- ·· Regional Boundary c:J Conservation Authority Boundary The Regio fYork Schedule '1' pg. 17 2.5 5 7.5 10 Kilometers M~.;nc·cc/ty ot Ya\:. Noverrt::er ~II -133- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0028 FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF MAY 22, 2012 SUBJECT: INLAND IRON & METALS ANNUAL REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM NOISE BY-LAW 2003-0075 AND LICENSING BY-LAW 2002- 0169 TO ALLOW FOR LOADING OF TWO (2) TRACTOR TRAILERS ON SUNDAYS & STATUTORY HOLIDAYS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. THAT REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0028 REGARDING INLAND IRON & METALS REQUEST FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM NOISE BY-LAW 2003-0075 AND LICENSING BY-LAW 2002-0169 TO ALLOW FOR LOADING OF TWO (2) TRACTOR TRAILERS ON SUNDAYS & STATUTORY HOLIDAYS BE RECEIVED; AND 2. THAT SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT THAT THE TOWN OF GEORGINA GRANT EXEMPTION TO INLAND IRON & METALS FROM SECTION 3 (2) OF SCHEDULE 11 OF LICENSING BY LAW NO. 2002-0169 (LI-3) AND SECTION 2 (e) (iv) OF NOISE BY-LAW NO. 2003- 0075 (PWE-1) TO ALLOW TWO (2) TRACTOR TRAILERS TO BE LOADED ON SUNDAYS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED ONE YEAR FROM JUNE 1, 2012 TO MAY 31, 2013 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. AND 12 NOON. DISCUSSION: On April 2, 2012 Report No. DAS-2012-0014 was received by Committee of the Whole. This Report was deferred at the request of the Chief Administrative Officer to allow staff the opportunity of ensuring that all relevant information was before the Committee of the Whole to provide for an informed decision. On April 16, 2012 Report No. CA0-2012-0006 was received by Council. This Report requested Council to authorize the existing Agreement to be extended until May 31, 2012. The purpose of the extension was due to staff changes and would provide staff further time to review and report back with recommendations. -134- -2- REPORT: The purpose of this report is to inform Council that staff have reviewed and assessed all pertinent information in relation to the subject property and the proposed exemption request. Staff have consulted with Inland Iron & Metals, Senior Counsel of Prosecutions for York Region, and the complainant. As a result of staff's review of the history of subject property as well as consultation with the stakeholders, staff is confident that all available pertinent information is before Committee of the Whole in order to make an informed decision and to grant the exemption request. CONCLUSION: This report contains the confirmation that staff believes that all available pertinent information is before Committee of the Whole to make an informed decision with respect to the exemption request. And further that subject to the execution of the attached agreement to this Report that the exemption be granted to Inland Iron & Metals from Section 3 (2) of Schedule 11 of Licensing By-Law No. 2002-0169 (LI-3) and Section 2 (e) (iv) of Noise By-Law No. 2003-0075 (PWE-1) to allow two (2) tractor trailers to be loaded on Sundays and Statutory Holidays for a period not to exceed one year from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 NOON. Prepared by: Reviewed by: ~ ~·~~ Ryan Cronsberry, C.P.S.O. M.L.E.O. (c) Roland Chen1er Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Town Clerk Recommended by: Approved by: ~~ Rebecca Mathewson, CGA Win anne Grant, B.A., AMCT, CEMC Director Administrative Services/Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer -135- AGREEMENT Between Inland Iron & Metals ("Inland") and the Town of Georgina (the "Town") Concerning the property municipally known as Ravenshoe Road (N/S), Concession 6, Pt. Lot 1, Sutton WHEREAS Inland has requested in writing on February 22, 2012 an exemption from the terms of the Noise By-law No. 2003-0075 (PWE-1) and the Licensing By-law No. 2002-0169 (LI-3) regarding the loading of two (2) tractor trailers on Sundays and Statutory Holidays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon. AND WHEREAS Town Council at its meeting of the Committee of the Whole held on May 22, 2012 passed Resolution No. CW-2012-XXXX. AND WHEREAS the intent of this Agreement is to exempt Inland from the loading of two (2) tractor trailers on Sundays and Statutory Holidays that is prohibited in Town By-law Nos. 2003-0075 (PWE-1) and 2002-0169 (LI-3) at the above location from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the terms and considerations set out below the Parties agree as follows: 1. Inland shall ensure that no more than two (2) tractor trailers are loaded on Sundays and Statutory Holidays; and 2. Inland shall ensure that the two (2) tractor trailers are loaded between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon; and 3. Inland shall ensure that no other material handling is conducted on Sundays and Statutory Holidays; and 4. Failure of Inland to comply with the terms of this agreement in the sole opinion of the Town shall cause the agreement to be Null and Void; and 5. Inland agrees to compensate the Town for all costs incurred by Town staff to conduct periodic visits to their property to determine compliance with the terms of this agreement; and 6. Inland shall ensure that a written request is provided to the Town for an agreement renewal at least one (1) month prior to the expiry of this agreement. The aforementioned terms and conditions are hereby agreed to: Dated this __ day of June, 2012. E. D. (Ted) Windsor Robert Grossi, Mayor Inland Iron & Metals Secretary Roland Chenier, Town Clerk -136- CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0029 FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OF MAY 22, 2012 SUBJECT: STATUS OF PROPERTY TAX ARREARS RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT COUNCIL RECEIVE REPORT NO. DAS-2012-0029, "STATUS OF PROPERTY TAX ARREARS" FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES. REPORT: 1 At its meeting of March 5 h, 2012, Committee of the Whole Council requested from the Director of Administrative Services & Treasurer information regarding the status of overall property tax arrears for the Town. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the number of properties with tax arrears and the dollar amounts associated. Chart 1 below provides a summary of the tax arrears amounts owing at December 31, 2011 by tax year. Chart 1 -Property Tax Arrears Summary at December 31, 2011 #of Tax Year Taxes Owing Penalty/Interest Total Properties 2009 & Prior $ 1,072,768. $ 958,710. $ 2,031 ,478. 102 2010 $ 1,145,446. $ 133,233. $ 1,278,679. 167 2011 $ 3,925,881. ""' 177,368. "' 4, 103,249. 524 $ 6, 144,096. $ 1,269,311. $ 7,413,407. 793 -137- Page 2 of Report No. DAS-2012-0029 - The number of properties with tax arrears owing, dating 2009 & prior total1 02. In accordance with the Town's tax collection policies and procedures, 55 of those properties currently have tax arrears certificates registered on title of the lands and are subject to tax sale proceedings pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. Under prior administration the Taxation and Revenue Division was not proactive with tax sale proceedings. As a result many of the 55 properties with tax arrears owing have arrears dating back to the early 2000's. The balance of the properties are in the final stages of collection, prior to the registration of tax arrears certificates. Council will receive a further report later this year on the Treasurer's intent to sell these properties for non payment of taxes. The Town's current overall tax arrears rate at December 31, 2011 is calculated at 9.6% which is comparable to other local municipalities. The current tax arrears rate is slightly lower than that at December 31, 2010 of 10.5%. This decrease is primarily due to taxes, interest and collection costs being recovered or written off after the tax sale conducted in 2011. Staff are proactively administering all collection procedures available, coupled with tax sale procedures to further reduce the property tax arrears rate by scheduling tax sales in late September and November of this year, which will certainly prompt payment by some property owners involved. CONCLUSION: Administrative Services, Taxation and Revenue staff will continue to administer all collection procedures in an effort to encourage payment of property tax arrears and reduce the tax arrears rate. Prepared by: Recommended by: 4k~~ David Reddon Rebecca Mathewson, C.G~A. Manager of Taxation and Revenue Director of Administrative Tax Collector Services & Treasurer Approved by: Winanne Grant, B.A.,AMCT, CEMC Chief Administrative Officer -138- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA REPORT NO. OED-2012-0022 FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE May 22,2012 SUBJECT: ROAD ASSUMPTION - REMAINING PORTION OF KERFOOT CRESCENT i) LANDGROUP HOLDINGS INC. PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-96002 REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3762 ii) KESWICK METRO DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-2002-001 REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3857 RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT REPORT NO. OED-2012-0022 BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION. 2. THAT SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW 94-60 (PW0-2) BE FURTHER AMENDED TO ASSUME THE ROADWAYS WITHIN THE LANDGROUP DEVELOPMENT INC. DEVELOPMENT, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-96002 AND THE KESWICK METRO DEVELOPMENT, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TG-2002-001 AS LISTED ON TABLE 1, ATTACHED. REPORT: On June 28, 2010 Council passed By-law 2010-0072 (PW0-2) being a by-law to amend By-law 94-60 (PW0-2) and assume certain roads as public highway within the Northdale Heights subdivision. At that time it was noted that the remaining portion of Kerfoot Crescent on Registered Plans 65M-3762 and 65M-3857 known respectively as the Landgroup (Paric) Subdivision and Keswick Metro (Hales) Subdivision had not yet completed the required maintenance periods and therefore were not included . .. ./2 -139- Page 2 of Report OED-2012-0022 This portion of Kerfoot Crescent identified in Table I and the Roads Needs Study-2006 as Section 1245 has been constructed to the satisfaction of the Town, completed the required maintenance period and is now acceptable for assumption purposes. Attached to this report are Appendices I, II, Ill and IV being the location plan, registered M plans and the 2006 Road Inventory Map. It is respectfully submitted that By-law 94-60 (PW0-2) be amended and Kerfoot Crescent assumed in its entirety. This completes the assumption of all roads within the Northdale Heights Subdivision. Respectfully submitted, Prepared by: Darlene olmeg . Eng. 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AND THE REQUIRED CONSf,:f'IJS ,O.R_E fru>ISTER£0 AS PLAN DOCUMENT No. __.:vf.2Q5.f:ft'" ______SCALE - 1 : ~00 1M • II). {7}/)./,ff. SPERLING SURVEYING INC. ASSISTAIH DEPUTY ~AND FiECISlAAR ONT ARlO LAND SURVEYOR IHJS PI.AA COt.ll'lliSES '"~ Of" PINS Ol492-0!186 MD 03492-0687. , .lPPIIOI'ED UNDER SECnlltl 51 OF THE PLANNING ACT ~so ~~Q.A LOl ;r; i P!N 034!i.''··O:I!O I ~ .. 3 •; 52.83 l.(H ;;;; ~ ~-71 ·:. t.OT ;;;; ,. 5 ~i l! N72'4 I& [ 36.-41 PA! PiN 03·W2-0fHHi tOT u;; 11.16 L I I I SUII~YOR'S CEIITlFlCATE BEAIIING NOTE I CERTII'Y lttAT: BEAIIINOS SNO'IIN ON THIS PLAit AAE ASIJIONOO!IC NlD AA£ R£fERR£0 TO Ttl[ SOUTH l.I.!IT Of PAAT 1, 0 PlAN 6~-25~ NA~G ,1. BEAAING Of N72'3t'45'[_ '- :1~ ~~~~~~esP~. ~~~C:S i~T .... ~~~fCCmo 'ltn!S ACT ANO Ttl[ RHliJLATlONS MAO£ UNDU TWEr.t. 2. Ttl£ SURVEY WAS tollfUTE!l 01< THE 7Tll OA'r OF ..UNE, 1003. O'M-IEII'S CER:llf'ICA.l£ OATE: MARCH 17, 2005 Tl-ltS IS TO CORTIN TIIAT: [R/j£51 0. SP LIHG I. LOTS 1 TO 14 11011< ti:CtuStl,£, ltiE 0.30 R£5£~\'E. 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(VIY.i) 'r'I!HU2 FJ.X BIND Til( CORPOitAIIOtl' KESWICK METRO DEVELOPMENT REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3857 DRAIIIN BY :J'ilJ/(Gf.OI.S ------ -144- ; ; ,, G! ~-- -,J_.. i. ~ ,~·' \~ "a> "' 1541 1540 f. ---..;i.fi'!C .. _t,, - i ·---- ..~ ':M 1262 ' ___1:.:2=.5•'----- !1 258 . 1252 i 1256 ··.. ~\1250 ' ,~ / ~- . ------. !Ji '1 ; ' .. -· jg~~l NORTHDALE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 1527 1177 1173 n ~ ·... - TOWN OF GEORGINA (Keswick) (Map Areal) 2006 RO.\D IC.v'ENTORY SECTIOC il !I l :1 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA II !I IN THE I II il REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK il II !I I! i II ! BY-LAW NO. 2012- II lo ll BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 94-60 I! (PW0-2) AND ASSUME CERTAIN ROADS AS it I PUBLIC HIGHWAY IN THE TOWN OF GEORGINA i WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to assume the following as a public highway: I TABLE I LENGTH ROAD PLAN FROM TO KM II NAME 65M-3762 Kerfoot Crescent 0.245 I Kerfoot Crescent Kerfoot Crescent BSM-3857 I BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN I OF GEORGINA THAT Schedule "A" to By-law 94-60 (PW0-2) as amended is hereby deleted and Schedule "A" hereto is substituted in its place. day of MAY 1,1 Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 1 2012. Robert A. Grossi, Mayor Roland Chenier, Town Clerk I I ~ II I II ! PROCEDURE FOR PuBLIC MEETINGS - FOUR GENERAL TYPES OF MOTIONS: PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 1. Main Motions introduce subjects to the assembly ... Presentation: for its consideration. They cannot be made when 1. Applicant summarizes proposal. another motion is before the assembly. They yield 2. Staff member presents report. to privileged, subsidiary and incidental motions. 3. Public/Council may ask questions or make i.e.: "I move that we purchase... " comments on the proposal. 2. Subsidiary Motions change or affect how the .,.Reply: main motion is handled. (They are voted on before 4. Applicant/staff respond to questions raised by the the main motion) public. i.e.: "I move the question before the assembly be 5. Council may ask questions of staff, the applicant amended by striking out... •• and/or the public. 6. Public has a second opportunity to make further 3. Privileged Motions are most urgent. They submissions to present new information, to clarify an concern special or important matters not related to issue, or to ask questions. pending business. i.e.: "I move we a4Journ" ... Council Debate: 7. The merits of the proposal are debated by Council. 4. Incidental Motions are questions of procedure that arise out of other motions. They must be ... Recommendations: considered before the other motion . 8. Council decides to Adopt, Amend, Refuse or Defer i.e.: "I move to suspend the rules for the purpose the application with or without conditions. of.. " EXCERPTS FROM THE PROCEDURAL BY-LAW ... Point of Order: May be called by a member to bring ... Rules of Procedure: To suspend the rules of attention to any breach of Rules of Procedure or any other procedure requires the consent ofnot less than two-thirds informality or irregularity in the proceedings. of the Members present. ... Debate: I. No member shall speak more than twice or for ... Delegation: A person shall not speak for longer than longer than ten minutes to the same question except five minutes except a delegation of three or more persons in reply. may have more than one speaker but may speak no longer 2. No debate is permitted on Committee of the Whole than ten minutes in total. recommendations unless based upon the introduction of new information ... In Camera Meeting: Before a meeting is closed to • An amendment is made the public, the Members shall state by resolution the • Motion to table, refer or defer general nature of the matter to be considered. 3. Motion to table is debatable, not amendable and may be reconsidered. 4. Motion to refer is debatable and may be amended . ... Notices of Motion: A motion presented at a 5. Motion to defer is debatable as to advisability, meeting which is not printed in the agenda is to be dealt postponement, and amendable as to time and date. with as a notice of motion. ... Reconsideration: Council may not reconsider or ... Agenda Items: All items for the agenda are to be in rescind a motion for a period of six months, unless a the hands of the Town Clerk not later than 4:30p.m. on member gives notice of motion to reconsider or rescind the Wednesday preceding the meeting. under the Other Business section of the meeting and may relate to resolution/by-law enacted during that meeting or at a prior meeting.